The mob is the mother of tyrants.
DIOGENESThe mob is the mother of tyrants.
DIOGENESPeople who talk well but do nothing are like musical instruments; the sound is all they have to offer.
DIOGENESYou will become a teacher of yourself when for the same things that you blame others, you also blame yourself.
DIOGENESDogs and philosophers do the greatest good and get the fewest rewards.
DIOGENESEducation gives sobriety to the young, comfort to the old, riches to the poor and is an ornament to the rich.
DIOGENESWe come into the world alone and we die alone.
DIOGENESIt is the privilege of the gods to want nothing, and of godlike men to want little.
DIOGENESWhat I like to drink most is wine that belongs to others.
DIOGENESHe lit a lamp in broad daylight and said, as he went about-I am looking for a human.
DIOGENESSelf-taught poverty is a help toward philosophy, for the things which philosophy attempts to teach by reasoning, poverty forces us to practice.
DIOGENESTo one who asked what was the proper time for lunch, he said, “If a rich man, when you will; if a poor man, when you can.”
DIOGENESIf I gained one thing from philosophy is that at the very least, I am well prepared to confront any change in fortune.
DIOGENESWe have two ears and one tongue so that we could listen more and talk less.
DIOGENESNo man is hurt but by himself.
DIOGENESOf what use is a philosopher who doesn’t hurt anybody’s feelings?
DIOGENESOne original thought is worth a thousand mindless quotings.
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