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The sacrifice of Diogenes to all the gods.

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When Alexander the Great addressed him with greetings, and asked if he wanted anything, Diogenes replied Yes, stand a little out of my sunshine.
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Aristotle dines when it seems good to King Philip, but Diogenes when he himself pleases.
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Fools! You think of god as a sentient being. God is the word used to represent a force. This force created nothing, it just helps things along. It does not answer prayers, although it may make you think of a way to solve a problem. It has the power to influence you, but not decide for you.
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The Sun visits cesspools without being defiled.
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Wise kings generally have wise counselors and he must be a wise man himself who is capable of distinguishing one.
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Virtue cannot dwell with wealth either in a city or in a house.
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On being asked by someone how he could become famous, Diogenes responded: 'By worrying as little as possible about fame
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There is only a finger's difference between a wise man and a fool.
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No man is hurt but by himself. ...Literally by how he interprets what happens to him. If he focusses on how it could have been better, he will be hurt. If he focusses on how it could have been worse, he will be happy. The same is true for women too.
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When asked what was the proper time for supper: If you are a rich man, whenever you please and if you are a poor man, whenever you can.
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