Diógenes de Sinope

Diogenes of Sinope was the primary exponent of classical Cynicism, challenging Greek social norms in search of a life guided by nature, virtue, and total material independence.

“Stand out of my sunlight.”
Independência pessoal
“I am looking for a man.”
Crítica social
“I am a citizen of the world.”
Cosmopolitismo
“This child has taught me that I still have unnecessary baggage.”
Simplicidade radical
“The foundation of every state is the education of its youth.”
Educação e Estado
“The love of money is the marketplace of all evils.”
Ética financeira
“Why not laugh at those who claim to be masters but cannot master themselves?”
Autodomínio
“Other dogs bite their enemies, I bite my friends to save them.”
Lealdade e Crítica
“I have two ears and one tongue so that I may hear more and speak less.”
Sabedoria Prática
“Discourse on virtue and they pass by in a hurry; tell a joke and you'll have a crowd.”
Crítica à superficialidade
“Asked about the right time to dine, he replied: 'If you are rich, whenever you want; if you are poor, whenever you can.'”
Ironia Social
“I trample upon the pride of Plato.”
Crítica Filosófica
“For the preservation of life, a man needs either faithful friends or severe enemies.”
Ética e Sobrevivência
“We should stretch out our hands to our friends without closing our fingers.”
Generosidade
“The sun also shines into cesspools and is not polluted.”
Natureza e Pureza
“Great orators are the servants of the people.”
Crítica Política
“Modesty is the color of virtue.”
Aforismo Moral

Frases de Diógenes de Sinope

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