Diogenes of Sinope Quotes

There is only a finger's difference between a wise man and a fool.
Diogenes of Sinope

Wise, Fool, Between

Why not whip the teacher when the pupil misbehaves?
Diogenes of Sinope

Teacher, Why, Pupil

The art of being a slave is to rule one's master.
Diogenes of Sinope

Art, Rule, Master

Wise leaders generally have wise counselors because it takes a wise person themselves to distinguish them.
Diogenes of Sinope

Wise, Person, Themselves

Calumny is only the noise of madmen.
Diogenes of Sinope

Noise, Calumny, Madmen

In a rich man's house there is no place to spit but his face.
Diogenes of Sinope

Rich, Place, Face

Modesty is the color of virtue.
Diogenes of Sinope

Color, Virtue, Modesty

Of what use is a philosopher who doesn't hurt anybody's feelings?
Diogenes of Sinope

Hurt, Feelings, Anybody

No man is hurt but by himself.
Diogenes of Sinope

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Biography

Nationality: Greek

Type: Philosopher

Born: 412 BC

Died: 323 BC

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