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• The descent to Hades is the same from every place. -- Anaxagora
• Be of good cheer," said Diogenes; "I see land." -- Diogenes Laertius (c. 200 AD) -- Diogenes, vi
• Bury me on my face," said Diogenes; and when he was asked why, he replied, "Because in a little while everything will be turned upside down.
  -- Diogenes Laertius (c. 200 AD) -- Diogenes, vi...
• When asked what he would take to let a man give him a blow on the head, he said, "A helmet.
  -- Diogenes Laertius (c. 200 AD) -- Diogenes, vi...
• When a man reproached him for going into unclean places, he said, "The sun too penetrates into privies, but is not polluted by them.
  -- Diogenes Laertius (c. 200 AD) -- Diogenes, vi...
• Asked from what country he came, he replied, "I am a citizen of the world.
  -- Diogenes Laertius (c. 200 AD) -- Diogenes, vi...
• Diogenes said once to a person who was showing him a dial, "It is a very useful thing to save a man from being too late for supper.
  -- Diogenes Laertius (c. 200 AD) -- Menedemus, iii...
• Diogenes lighted a candle in the daytime, and went round saying, "I am looking for a man.
  -- Diogenes Laertius (c. 200 AD) -- Diogenes, vi...