The sun, too, shines into cesspools and is not polluted. Diogenes cesspoolpolluteshine Change image and share on social
As a matter of self-preservation, a man needs good friends or ardent enemies, for the former instruct him and the latter take him to task. Diogenes ardentenemyfriend Change image and share on social
In a rich man's house there is no place to spit but his face. Diogenes facehouseman Change image and share on social
What I like to drink most is wine that belongs to others. Diogenes belongdrinkwine Change image and share on social
It was a favorite expression of Theophrastus that time was the most valuable thing that a man could spend. Diogenes expressionfavoriteman Change image and share on social
When I look upon seamen, men of science and philosophers, man is the wisest of all beings; when I look upon priests and prophets nothing is as contemptible as man. Diogenes beingcontemptibleman Change image and share on social
I am called a dog because I fawn on those who give me anything, I yelp at those who refuse, and I set my teeth in rascals. Diogenes calldogfawn Change image and share on social
The vine bears three kinds of grapes: the first of pleasure, the second of intoxication, the third of disgust. Diogenes beardisgustgrape Change image and share on social
Dogs and philosophers do the greatest good and get the fewest rewards. Diogenes dogfewgood Change image and share on social