“He was breakfasting in the marketplace, and the bystanders gathered round him with cries of "dog." "It is you who are dogs," cried he, "when you stand round and watch me at my breakfast."”
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Diogenes
Diogenes, born in 412 BC, was a renowned Cynic philosopher in ancient Greece. Known for his unique philosophical thoughts and lifestyle, he advocated for returning to nature, rejecting material wealth, and pursuing spiritual freedom. Diogenes' philosophy has had a profound impact on later generations. more
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