Harbor of Quotes #10
Diogenes of Sinope
Hallo dear readers,
Today we will look at five quotes from Diogenes of Sinope.
Let's dive in :)
"It is not that I am mad, it is only that my head is different from yours."
-Diogenes of Sinope
"He has the most who is most content with the least."
-Diogenes of Sinope
"The foundation of every state is the education of its youth."
-Diogenes of Sinope
"In a rich man's house, there is no place to spit but his face."
-Diogenes of Sinope
"Self-taught poverty is a help toward philosophy; for the things which philosophy attempts to teach by reasoning, poverty forces us to practice."
-Diogenes of Sinope
Three facts about Diogenes of Sinope:
-He was exiled from Sinope for counterfeiting currency, which led him to adopt an ascetic life.
-As a founder of Cynicism, he rejected societal norms, embracing poverty and shamelessness to live virtuously.
-He famously told Alexander the Great to "stand out of my sunlight," showcasing his disdain for power and wealth.
Thank you for your support.