Marlene Dietrich
View AuthorAny woman would like to be faithful. The difficult part is finding the man to whom to be faithful.
Marlene Dietrich
View AuthorFear of death? One should fear life, not death.
Marlene Dietrich
View AuthorImagination exaggerates, reason underestimates, common sense moderates.
Diogenes of Sinope
View AuthorA 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
View AuthorThe insult dishonors the one who inflicts it, not the one who receives it.
Diogenes of Sinope
View AuthorIt is better to console oneself than to hang oneself.
Diogenes of Sinope
View AuthorWhen I'm among crazies, I act crazy.
Diogenes of Sinope
View AuthorThe only way for man to preserve his freedom is to always be ready to die for it.
Diogenes of Sinope
View AuthorMany people, few individuals.
Diogenes Laërtius
View AuthorListening silently is how one learns to hear; speaking is how one learns to talk; and then, speaking teaches one to be silent.
Diogenes Laërtius
View AuthorEnvy is caused by seeing another enjoy what we desire; jealousy, by seeing another possess what we would like to possess ourselves.
Diogenes Laërtius
View AuthorCulture is an ornament in prosperity and a refuge in adversity.