Talk:Diogenes

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By legend, he lived in a tub! His nickname was Greek for "the dog," from which the name "Cynic" derives. edited by Aschlafly (Talk | contribs | block) at 20:25, 24 November 2006.

Upon the arrival of Alexander the Great in Athens, the home of Diogenes, the great king is said to have approached Diogenes and said, "Great Diogones the philosopher, ask of me anything you wish, and it is yours," to which Diogenes replied, "I ask that you step away - you are blocking the sun." This demonstrated Diogenes' contempt for worldly goods, worldly mores, and social standing.

(Looking at the painting of Nicholas Monsiau, Alexander and Diogenes the legend may be confirmed as one with solid roots.)

--Joaquín Martínez 22:15, 24 February 2009 (EST)