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Single Idea 1769

[from 'Lives of Eminent Philosophers' by Diogenes Laertius, in 23. Ethics / A. Egoism / 1. Ethical Egoism ]

Full Idea

Cynics believe that when a man wishes for nothing he is like the gods.

Gist of Idea

Cynics believe that when a man wishes for nothing he is like the gods

Source

Diogenes Laertius (Lives of Eminent Philosophers [c.250], 6.Men.3)

Book Reference

Diogenes Laertius: 'Diogenes Laertius', ed/tr. Yonge,C.D. [Henry G. Bohn 1853], p.258

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