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Aristotle dines when it seems good to King Philip, but Diogenes when he himself pleases.

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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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When scolded for masturbating in public, he said "I wish it were as easy to banish hunger by rubbing my belly."

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

The noblest people are those despising wealth, learning, pleasure and life; esteeming above them poverty, ignorance, hardship and death.

Aristotle dines when it seems good to King Philip, but Diogenes when he himself pleases. - Diogenes of Sinope

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