Diogenes of Sinope
Diogenes syndrome is a behavioral disorder characterized by extreme self-neglect and named after the behavior (but not necessarily the ideals) of Diogenes of Sinope.
9 Quotes
Discourse on virtue and they pass by in droves, whistle and dance the shimmy, and you've got an audience.
— Diogenes of Sinope
No man is hurt but by himself
— Diogenes of Sinope
Calumny is only the noise of madmen.
— Diogenes of Sinope
Wise leaders generally have wise counselors because it takes a wise person themselves to distinguish them.
— Diogenes of Sinope
Modesty is the color of virtue.
— Diogenes of Sinope
Of what use is a philosopher who doesn't hurt anybody's feelings?
— Diogenes of Sinope
Why not whip the teacher when the pupil misbehaves?
— Diogenes of Sinope
In a rich man's house there is no place to spit but his face.
— Diogenes of Sinope
The art of being a slave is to rule one's master.
— Diogenes of Sinope