I do not know whether there are gods, but there ought to be. -Diogenes

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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. -Diogenes

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Modesty is the color of virtue. -Diogenes

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We have two ears and one tongue so that we would listen more and talk less. -Diogenes

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

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No man is hurt but by himself. -Diogenes

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

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I threw my cup away when I saw a child drinking from his hands at the trough. -Diogenes

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He has the most who is most content with the least. -Diogenes

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I am called a dog because I fawn on those who give me anything, I yelp at those who refuse, and I set my teeth in rascals. -Diogenes

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