Other Quote by Diogenes — Inspiring Words on Life, Love & Wisdom

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

“A philosopher named Aristippus, who had quite willingly sucked up to Dionysus and won himself a spot at his court, saw Diogenes cooking lentils for a meal. If you would only learn to compliment Dionysus, you wouldn't have to live on lentils. Diogenes replied, But if you would only learn to live on lentils, you wouldn't have to flatter Dionysus.”

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

“A philosopher named Aristippus, who had quite willingly sucked up to Dionysus and won himself a spot at his court, saw Diogenes cooking lentils for a meal. If you would only learn to compliment Dionysus, you wouldn't have to live on lentils. Diogenes replied, But if you would only learn to live on lentils, you wouldn't have to flatter Dionysus.”

“When some one reminded him that the people of Sinope had sentenced him to exile, he said, And I sentenced them to stay at home.”

“It takes a wise man to discover a wise man.”

“Think in the morning. Act in the noon. Eat in the evening. Sleep in the night.”

“Ideas are easy. It's the execution of ideas that really separates the sheep from the goats.”

“I think the best way to get a good night sleep is to work hard throughout the day. If you work hard and, of course, work out.”

“Change your thoughts and you change your world.”

“Proper sleep has helped me get to where I am today as an athlete, and it is something that I continue to rely on every day.”

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