It takes a wise man to discover a wise man.
– Diogenes
We have two ears and only one tongue in order that we may hear more and speak less.
– Diogenes
The mob is the mother of tyrants.
– Diogenes
Blushing is the color of virtue.
– Diogenes
Time is the image of eternity.
– Diogenes
When Thales was asked what was difficult, he said, “To know one’s self.” And what was
easy, “To advise another.”
– Diogenes
The foundation of every state is the education of its youth.
– Diogenes
The only way to gall and fret effectively is for yourself to be a good and honest man.
– Diogenes
I know nothing, except the fact of my ignorance.
– Diogenes
Other dogs bite only their enemies, whereas I bite also my friends in order to save them.
– Diogenes
Of what use is a philosopher if he doesn’t hurt anybody’s feelings?
– Diogenes
Man is the most intelligent of the animals – and the most silly.
– Diogenes
I am a citizen of the world.
– Diogenes, when asked from what country he came
I do not know whether there are gods, but there ought to be.
– Diogenes
He has the most who is most content with the least.
– Diogenes