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.

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No man is hurt but by himself

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Calumny is only the noise of madmen.

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Wise leaders generally have wise counselors because it takes a wise person themselves to distinguish them.

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Modesty is the color of virtue.

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Of what use is a philosopher who doesn't hurt anybody's feelings?

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Why not whip the teacher when the pupil misbehaves?

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In a rich man's house there is no place to spit but his face.

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The art of being a slave is to rule one's master.

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