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Diogenes or Machiavelli?

You can only choose one, their standards becomes the norms of society, which do you choose and why?

If you could bring back a famous person alive

I’d say I’ll bring Diogenes. He might be the coolest guy in 21st century ngl. 🙌🔥✨

Socrates’ "Triple Filter" test

One day an acquaintance ran up to Socrates & asked: “Socrates, do you know what I just heard about Diogenes?” “Wait a moment,” Socrates replied, “Before you tell me, I’d like you to pass a little test. It’s called the Triple Filter Test.” “Triple filter?” asked his acquaintance. “That’s… read more

We have two ears and one tongue so that we would listen more and talk less. Diogenes

About "good men"...

Diogenes was passed by a traveller, who turned around to stop and ask him what a "good man" is... Diogenes responded: "A good man is a man who has the courage to be hated for living in truth..."

Who’s your favorite underrated philosopher?

I love hearing new philosophical perspectives, and I haven’t had much opportunity to formally study philosophy. I’d love to hear from more people who’re into it! My joke answer: Diogenes. (But only because he’s not really underrated to anyone who knows about him.) My sincere answer: Dan Dennet.… read more

Diogenes would be proud!

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Between Stoicism and Cynicism

Which philosopher would you follow?

Poor Alexander

First he tells him to get out of his sun, now this boastful remark? Diogenes was roasting before it was a thing (being alive in 400Bc) (edited)

"Stand aside, you block my sun."

It is said that one morning, while Diogenes was absorbed in his thoughts, Alexander the Great, interested in meeting the famous philosopher, approached him and asked him if he could do something for him, to ask whatever he wanted. Diogenes replied, "Stand aside, you block my sun." The courtiers and… read more

How Diogenes of you

Honest men

Diogenes once roamed the streets of Athens in the day carrying a lit lamp . When asked what he was doing, Diogenes said, “I am looking for a honest man .”

Favorite Philosophers

I am wondering what’s everyone’s favorite philosopher? Mine is Diogenes!

Hehe diogenes

Diogenes of America

The world doesn’t stop spinning, so why should you?

Quote of the day

He with the most who is content with the least. - Diogenes

"In a rich man's house there is no place to spit but his face"- Diogenes 412BC (I think idk when)

It takes a wise man to discover a wise man. Diogenes

Dogs and philosophers do most for society and get least from society...... Diogenes....

Education: "The foundation of every state is the education ot it's youth". -Diogenes

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Diogenes my beloved

Anyone else feel like diogenes got away with a lot more because he wasn't some elite class person which made it easier for the powerful to not get as offended? (edited)

When Diogenes was sold as a slave in an open market.... Auctioneer asked him at what kind of work you are good for!!? He replied: To be a master.....

One day a man called Diogenes dog! In response Diogenes peed on his leg!! Man got furious and Diogenes said If I am a dog then why are you getting angry!!!

When Diogenes was exiled from his city Sinope.; He shouted and said(to its citizens): I sentence you all to remain in this city....

One original idea is better than thousand meaningless quotes... Giga-Chad Diogenes..... (Ironically I am using It as a quote)..

Alexander The Great approahced Diogenes The Cynic and asked if there was anything he wanted. "Yes," replied he, "stand a little out of my sun!"

Me too Diogenes, I like my sun. (edited)

Diogenes at it again

DioGeNeS!!!

Diogenes

Dude lived in a barrel, had zero possessions, and was somehow happier than anyone during his time. Material stuff is the biggest lie, you know? Diogenes wandered around Athens with a lantern in the daytime, searching for an honest person. If he tried that today, he'd probably need a Million lumen… read more