Quotes from Diogenes of Sinope

It is not that I am mad, it is only that my head is different from yours.

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

Of what use is a philosopher who doesn't hurt anybody's feelings?

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

Poverty is a virtue which one can teach oneself.

Why not whip the teacher when the pupil misbehaves?

It takes a wise man to discover a wise man.

The foundation of every state is the education of its youth.