Diogenes of Sinope Quotes

410-320 BC, Cynic Philosopher
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“No man is hurt but by himself”
Conflict
“Modesty is the color of virtue.”
Modesty
“Calumny is only the noise of madmen.”
Insults
“The art of being a slave is to rule one's master.”
Slavery
“Why not whip the teacher when the pupil misbehaves?”
Punishment
“In a rich man's house there is no place to spit but his face.”
Riches
“Discourse on virtue and they pass by in droves, whistle and dance the shimmy, and you've got an audience.”
Audiences
“Wise leaders generally have wise counselors because it takes a wise person themselves to distinguish them.”
Leaders and Leadership