Diogenes quotes

c. 400-323 BC, Greek philosopher

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

We have two ears and only one tongue in order that we may hear more and speak less.
Diogenes

The mob is the mother of tyrants.
Diogenes

Blushing is the color of virtue.
Diogenes

Time is the image of eternity.
Diogenes

When Thales was asked what was difficult, he said, "To know one's self." And what was
easy, "To advise another."
Diogenes

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

The only way to gall and fret effectively is for yourself to be a good and honest man.
Diogenes

I know nothing, except the fact of my ignorance.
Diogenes

Other dogs bite only their enemies, whereas I bite also my friends in order to save them.
Diogenes

Of what use is a philosopher if he doesn't hurt anybody's feelings?
Diogenes

Man is the most intelligent of the animals - and the most silly.
Diogenes

I am a citizen of the world.
Diogenes, when asked from what country he came

I do not know whether there are gods, but there ought to be.
Diogenes

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