When I look upon seamen, men of science and philosophers, man is the wisest of all beings; when I look upon priests and prophets nothing is as contemptible as man.

Quote by Diogenes

Topics: Diogenes Quotes

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,...

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...

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

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

It takes a wise man to discover a wise man.

It takes a wise man to discover a wise man.

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,...

On being asked by someone how he could become famous, Diogenes responded: 'By worrying as...

On being asked by someone how he could become famous, Diogenes responded: 'By worrying as...

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...

Blushing is the color of virtue.

Blushing is the color of virtue.

What I like to drink most is wine that belongs to others.

What I like to drink most is wine that belongs to others.

Blushing is the color of virtue.

Blushing is the color of virtue.

I do not know whether there are gods, but there ought to be.

I do not know whether there are gods, but there ought to be.

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 great thieves lead away the little thief.

The great thieves lead away the little thief.

The mob is the mother of tyrants.

The mob is the mother of tyrants.

A friend is one soul abiding in two bodies.

A friend is one soul abiding in two bodies.

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...

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...

Being asked whether it's better to marry or not, he (Socrates) replied, Whichever you do...

Being asked whether it's better to marry or not, he (Socrates) replied, Whichever you do...

To marry a woman who you love and who loves you is to lay a...

To marry a woman who you love and who loves you is to lay a...

Many women remain unmarried only because they were too smart to ever marry a man...

Many women remain unmarried only because they were too smart to ever marry a man...