Diogenes of Sinope: Reply

Diogenes of Sinope was ancient Greek philosopher, one of the founders of the Cynic philosophy. Explore interesting quotes on reply.
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“To the question what wine he found pleasant to drink, he replied, "That for which other people pay."”

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Diogenes Laërtius, vi. 54
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“Being asked where in Greece he saw good men, he replied, "'Good men nowhere, but good boys at Sparta."”

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Diogenes Laërtius, vi. 27
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“He once begged alms of a statue, and, when asked why he did so, replied, "To get practice in being refused."”

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Diogenes Laërtius, vi. 49
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“When Alexander the Great addressed him with greetings, and asked if he wanted anything, Diogenes replied "Yes, stand a little out of my sunshine."”

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From Plutarch, Alexander, 14. Cf. Diogenes Laërtius, vi. 38, Cicero, Tusculan Disputations, v. 32
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“When some one boasted that at the Pythian games he had vanquished men, Diogenes replied, "Nay, I defeat men, you defeat slaves."”

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Diogenes Laërtius, vi. 33, 43
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“When the slave auctioneer asked in what he was proficient, he replied, "In ruling people."”

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Diogenes Laërtius, vi. 74
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“He was seized and dragged off to King Philip, and being asked who he was, replied, "A spy upon your insatiable greed."”

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Diogenes Laërtius, vi. 43. Cf. Plutarch, Moralia, 70CD.
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