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

~Diogenes

Topics: Face His House Man Place Rich Spit

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Wise kings generally have wise counselors; and he must be a wise man himself who is capable of distinguishing one.

~Diogenes

Topics: Capable Counselors Distinguishing Generally He Himself Kings Man Must Who Wise Wise Man

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Dogs and philosophers do the greatest good and get the fewest rewards.

~Diogenes

Topics: Dogs Fewest Get Good Greatest Philosophers Rewards

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

~Diogenes

Topics: Art Being Master Rule Slave

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The great thieves lead away the little thief.

~Diogenes

Topics: Away Great Lead Little Thief Thieves

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It is the privilege of the gods to want nothing, and of godlike men to want little.

~Diogenes

Topics: Godlike Gods Little Men Nothing Privilege Want

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Blushing is the color of virtue.

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Topics: Blushing Color Virtue

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No man is hurt but by himself.

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Topics: Himself Hurt Man

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Most men are within a finger's breadth of being mad.

~Diogenes

Topics: Being Breadth Finger Mad Men Most Within

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

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Topics: Because Counselors Distinguish Generally Leaders Person Takes Them Themselves Wise Wise Person

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Biography

Nationality: Greek

Type: Philosopher

Born: Unknown

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