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Diogenes of Sinope

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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
Turkey

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



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Quotes for: youth


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Quotes about youth:


The storms of youth occur between days of brilliant sunshine.





For souls nobly born valor doesn't await the passing of years.





Let no one be slow to seek wisdom when he is young nor weary in the search thereof when he is grown old. For no age is too early or too late for the health of the soul.





I nothing had, and yet enough for youth -
Joy in Illusion, ardent thirst for Truth.
Give unrestrained, the old emotion,
The bliss that touched the verge of pain,
The strength of Hate, Love's deep devotion, -
O, give me back my youth again!






It takes a long time to become young.





Youth has no age.











Quotes for: education


Quotes

Quotes about education:


Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of the fire.





It is the supreme art of the teacher to awaken joy in creative expression and knowledge.





Children are educated by what the grown-up is and not by his talk.





Every man who rises above the common level has received two educations: the first from his teachers; the second, more personal and important, from himself.





Education is another sun to those who are educated.





The secret of education lies in respecting the pupil.











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Diogenes of Sinope also said...


It is impossible for society to exist without laws.





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





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.





I am not an Athenian or a Greek, but a citizen of the world.





It is the privilege of the gods to want nothing, and of godlike men to want little.





Those who have virtue always in their mouths, and neglect it in practice, are like a harp, which emits a sound pleasing to others, while itself is insensible of the music.












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