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23. Ethics / A. Egoism / 1. Ethical Egoism

1769	Cynics believe that when a man wishes for nothing he is like the gods [Diog. Laertius]
	Full Idea: Cynics believe that when a man wishes for nothing he is like the gods.
	From: Diogenes Laertius (Lives of Eminent Philosophers [c.250], 6.Men.3)