Quote of Diogenes of Sinope - When I look upon seamen, men...
Biography - Diogenes of Sinope:
Greek philosopher and one of the founders of Cynic philosophy.
Born: -413 - Died: -327
Period:
4th century BC
5th century BC
Place of birth: Turkey
Born: -413 - Died: -327
Period:
4th century BC
5th century BC
Place of birth: Turkey
When I look upon seamen, men of science and philosophers, man is the wisest of all beings when I look upon priests and prophets nothing is as contemptible as man.
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