Diogenes Laertius (Diogenēs Laertiosfl. c. 3rd century CE) was a biographer of the Greek philosophers.
The foundation of every state is the education of its youth. Use this quote
As a matter of self-preservation, a man needs good friends or ardent enemies, for the former instruct him and the latter take him to task. Use this quote
Dogs and philosophers do the greatest good and get the fewest rewards. Use this quote
The great thieves lead away the little thief. Use this quote
Man is the most intelligent of the animals - and the most silly. Use this quote
It is the privilege of the gods to want nothing, and of godlike men to want little. Use this quote
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. Use this quote
I am not an Athenian or a Greek, but a citizen of the world. Use this quote
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. Use this quote
Wise kings generally have wise counselors; and he must be a wise man himself who is capable of distinguishing one. Use this quote
