Diogenes of Sinope Quote

Many people, few individuals.

A man should live near his superiors as close to fire: not so close that he burns, nor so far that he freezes.

Diogenes of Sinope

The insult dishonors the one who inflicts it, not the one who receives it.

Diogenes of Sinope

It is better to console oneself than to hang oneself.

Diogenes of Sinope

When I'm among crazies, I act crazy.

Diogenes of Sinope

The only way for man to preserve his freedom is to always be ready to die for it.

Diogenes of Sinope

Other dogs only bite their enemies, while I also bite my friends in order to save them.

Diogenes of Sinope