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Quote by Diogenes Laertius

“Diogenes, when asked from what country he came, replied, "I am a citizen of the world."”

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Diogenes Laertius was a Greek philosopher and biographer, whose exact birth and death dates are unknown. His most notable work, 'Lives and Opinions of Eminent Philosophers', is an important source for the study of ancient Greek philosophy. more

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Source: The journey of Alvar Nuñez Cabeza de Vaca: trans. from his own narrative

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