Diogenes Quotes

Thales was asked what was most difficult to man he answered: "To know one's self."

Diogenes

Of a rich man who was mean and niggardly he said "That man does hot possess his estate but his estate possesses him."

Diogenes

Of a rich man who was mean and niggardly he said "That man does hot possess his estate but his estate possesses him."

Diogenes

The only good is knowledge and the only evil ignorance.

Diogenes

Calumny is only the noise of madmen.

Diogenes

We have two ears and only one tongue in order that we may hear more and speak less.

Diogenes