Inspirational Quotes by Diogenes of Sinope — Words of Wisdom for Daily Success

“Poverty is a virtue which one can teach oneself.”

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

“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.”

“I am a citizen of the world.”

“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.”

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