If I were not Alexander, I would be Diogenes.
Cynic philosopher
Reported as Alexander the Great's response to Diogenes' request to 'stand out of my sunlight'.
c. 335 BCE
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"He used to say that the most beautiful thing in the world was the goodness of a benevolent man."
Humorous"He once saw a boy drinking water out of his hands, and immediately threw away the cup which he carried attached to his wallet, saying, 'A boy has beaten me in plainness of living.'"
Strange & Unusual"I am still looking for a man, not just a featherless biped."
Strange & Unusual"The only way to be rich is to despise riches."
Strange & Unusual"Most men are within a finger's breadth of being mad."
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