I Pissed On The Man Who Called

Wise Kings Generally Have Wise Counselors; And He Must Be A Wise Man Himself Who Is Capable Of Distinguishing One.

Once He Saw The Officials Of A Temple Leading Away Some One Who Had Stolen A Bowl Belonging To The Treasurers, And Said, "the Great Thieves Are Leading Away The Little Thief."

To Xeniades, Who Had Purchased Diogenes At The Slave Market, He Said, "come, See That You Obey Orders."

We Have Two Ears And One Tongue So That We Would Listen More And Talk Less.

One Day, Observing A Child Drinking Out Of His Hands, He Cast Away The Cup From His Wallet With The Words, "a Child Has Beaten Me In Plainness Of Living."