Education gives sobriety to the young, comfort to the old, riches to the poor and is an ornament to the rich.
DiogenesNo man is hurt but by himself. ...Literally by how he interprets what happens to him. If he focusses on how it could have been better, he will be hurt. If he focusses on how it could have been worse, he will be happy. The same is true for women too.
DiogenesWise kings generally have wise counselors; and he must be a wise man himself who is capable of distinguishing one.
DiogenesWhen 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.
DiogenesFools! You think of "god" as a sentient being. God is the word used to represent a force. This force created nothing, it just helps things along. It does not answer prayers, although it may make you think of a way to solve a problem. It has the power to influence you, but not decide for you.
Diogenes