Other dogs bite only their enemies, whereas I bite also my … - Diogenes of Sinope

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Other dogs bite only their enemies, whereas I bite also my friends in order to save them.

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Diogenes of Sinope (or Diogenes the Cynic; c. 412 BC – 323 BC) was the most famous of the Cynic philosophers of ancient Greece. No writings of his survive, but his sayings are recorded by Diogenes Laërtius and others.

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Native Name: Διογένης ὁ Σινωπεύς

Alternative Names: Diogenes 'The Dog' of Sinope • Diogenes the Cynic • Diogenes

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Plutarch Diogenes Laërtius Jonathan Swift François Rabelais Aristophanes

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He once begged alms of a statue, and, when asked why he did so, replied, "To get practice in being refused."

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When Alexander the Great addressed him with greetings, and asked if he wanted anything, Diogenes replied "Yes, stand a little out of my sunshine."

Other dogs bite only their enemies, whereas I bite also my friends in order to save them. - Diogenes of Sinope

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