He once begged alms of a statue, and, when asked why he did… - Diogenes of Sinope

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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."

Diogenes of Sinope

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About Diogenes of Sinope

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 used to reason as follows: 'Everything belongs to the gods; the wise are friends of the gods; friends hold all things in common; ergo, everything belongs to the wise.'

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

I fawn on those who give me anything, I yelp at those who refuse, and I set my teeth in rascals.

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

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