Famous As: Greek philosopher and one of the founders of Cynic philosophy
Born On: 412 BC
Died On: 323 BC
Born In: Sinop, Turkey
Founder / Co Founder: Cynic philosophy
Died At Age: 89
One of the founders of Cynic philosophy, Diogenes or Diogenes Of Sinope was an eminent Greek philosopher. He is also remembered as ‘Diogenes The Cynic’. He was one of the very few men who lived even after openly mocking ‘Alexander The Great’. Though a commendable philosopher and a compliant pupil of Antisthenes, he is still considered to be a controversial figure. He carried out the philosophical positions with a unique sense of humor and dynamism. His proactive behaviour and philosophical thoughts made him very popular even though he came from a poor background. We bring to you some popular beliefs, thoughts and opinions shared by Diogenes. Following is a corpus of quotes and sayings by Diogenes Of Sinope on foundation, youth, education, mother, ignorance, lead, music, sound, hurt, feelings, vine, friends, freedom, soul etc which are till date quoted extensively.
Alexander the Great found the philosopher looking attentively at a pile of human bones. Diogenes explained, "I am searching for the bones of your father but cannot distinguish them from those of a slave.
Diogenes Of Sinope
Blushing is the color of virtue.
Diogenes Of Sinope
The foundation of every state is the education of its youth.
Diogenes Of Sinope
I have nothing to ask but that you would remove to the other side, that you may not, by intercepting the sunshine, take from me what you cannot give.
It is the privilege of the gods to want nothing, and of godlike men to want little.
Diogenes Of Sinope
Of what use is a philosopher who doesn't hurt anybody's feelings?
Diogenes Of Sinope
Once he saw the officials of a temple leading away some one who had stolen a bowl belonging to the treasurers, and said, "The great thieves are leading away the little thief.
