Dogs and philosophers do the greatest good and get the fewest rewards.

Quote by Diogenes

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The vine bears three kinds of grapes: the first of pleasure, the second of intoxication,...

The vine bears three kinds of grapes: the first of pleasure, the second of intoxication,...

We have two ears and one tongue so that we would listen more and talk...

We have two ears and one tongue so that we would listen more and talk...

One ought to seek out virtue for its own sake, without being influenced by fear...

One ought to seek out virtue for its own sake, without being influenced by fear...

A man once asked Diogenes what was the proper time for supper, and he made...

A man once asked Diogenes what was the proper time for supper, and he made...

The mob is the mother of tyrants.

The mob is the mother of tyrants.

Blushing is the color of virtue.

Blushing is the color of virtue.

I have nothing to ask but that you would remove to the other side, that...

I have nothing to ask but that you would remove to the other side, that...

Wise kings generally have wise counselors; and he must be a wise man himself who...

Wise kings generally have wise counselors; and he must be a wise man himself who...

The sun, too, shines into cesspools and is not polluted.

The sun, too, shines into cesspools and is not polluted.

Man is the most intelligent of the animals - and the most silly.

Man is the most intelligent of the animals - and the most silly.

A friend is one soul abiding in two bodies.

A friend is one soul abiding in two bodies.

Those who have virtue always in their mouths, and neglect it in practice, are like...

Those who have virtue always in their mouths, and neglect it in practice, are like...

It takes a wise man to discover a wise man.

It takes a wise man to discover a wise man.

It was a favorite expression of Theophrastus that time was the most valuable thing that...

It was a favorite expression of Theophrastus that time was the most valuable thing that...

As a matter of self-preservation, a man needs good friends or ardent enemies, for the...

As a matter of self-preservation, a man needs good friends or ardent enemies, for the...

I am not an Athenian or a Greek, but a citizen of the world.

I am not an Athenian or a Greek, but a citizen of the world.

The foundation of every state is the education of its youth.

The foundation of every state is the education of its youth.

I am called a dog because I fawn on those who give me anything, I...

I am called a dog because I fawn on those who give me anything, I...

The sun too penetrates into privies, but is not polluted by them.

The sun too penetrates into privies, but is not polluted by them.

Most men are within a finger's breadth of being mad.

Most men are within a finger's breadth of being mad.