Diogenes of Sinope Quotes

Calumny is only the noise of madmen.

Discourse on virtue and they pass by in droves, whistle and dance the shimmy, and you've got an audience.

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

Modesty is the color of virtue.

No man is hurt but by himself

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

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

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

Why not whip the teacher when the pupil misbehaves?

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