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Dive into the unconventional mind of Diogenes of Sinope, the legendary ancient Greek philosopher and founder of Cynicism. This video presents a powerful collection of his most famous and thought-provoking quotes, offering timeless wisdom on freedom, self-sufficiency, truth, and the nature of society. Explore the radical simplicity and piercing wit of a man who challenged conventions and sought an honest life, even famously asking Alexander the Great to move out of his sunlight. Discover why Diogenes remains a fascinating and relevant figure whose words continue to inspire and provoke thought centuries later.

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00:00I throw my cloak over my shoulders and am ready for anything.
00:05Diogenes.
00:08The only way to live a free life is to be indifferent to what are called misfortunes.
00:15Diogenes.
00:18I am a citizen of the world.
00:22Diogenes.
00:25If I could eat nothing but dirt, I would do so.
00:30Diogenes.
00:33When Alexander was born, the world rejoiced.
00:37When I was born, the world had reason to mourn.
00:42Diogenes.
00:45When I saw the scribe writing, I said to him, What are you writing?
00:50He said, Things that are true.
00:53I said, Write that which is true, and that which is false, and that which is neither true nor false.
01:00Diogenes.
01:04I seek an honest man.
01:07Diogenes.
01:10We are all of us in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars.
01:16Diogenes.
01:19It is not the man who has much, but he who wants little, that is to be esteemed.
01:26Diogenes.
01:29I have no home, but I have the whole world.
01:33I have no possessions, but I have all things.
01:38Diogenes.
01:41The only way to live a free life is to be indifferent to what are called misfortunes.
01:47Diogenes.
01:50He who is contented with what he has is rich.
01:55Diogenes.
01:58The most important thing is to have a good conscience.
02:03Diogenes.
02:06I do not want to be ruled by any man.
02:10Diogenes.
02:13When I was in Athens, I was a beggar.
02:17When I was in Corinth, I was a beggar.
02:20When I was in Rome, I was a beggar.
02:24I am a beggar everywhere.
02:27Diogenes.
02:30It is better to be hungry than to be enslaved.
02:35Diogenes.
02:38I am always seeking wisdom, but I never find it.
02:43Diogenes.
02:46The best way to live is to live simply.
02:50Diogenes.
02:53I am a dog.
02:55I am a beggar.
02:58I am a king.
03:00I am a philosopher.
03:03Diogenes.
03:06I throw my cloak over my shoulders and am ready for anything.
03:11The sun is my covering.
03:14The earth is my bed.
03:17Diogenes.
03:18I am a suivi.
03:18I am a witch.
03:18I am a syphilite.
03:18I am a warrior.
03:20I am a girl.
03:20I am a fisherman.
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