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