When Alexander asked Diogenes whether he wanted anything, "Yes," said
he, "I would have you stand from between me and the sun."
-- Plutarch (46-120 AD)
-- Life of Alexander
he, "I would have you stand from between me and the sun."
-- Plutarch (46-120 AD)
-- Life of Alexander
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