Diogenes
born in 404 BC; died in 323 BC (age ~81)
Ancient Greek philosopher who lived in a barrel
Quotes (About)
Diogenes, who, being told that some persons derided him, made answer, "But I am not derided," meaning that only those were really insulted on whom such insults made an impression
- Lives of the Noble Greeks and Romans
- p. 384 ("Plutarch's Lives and Writings", Easton Press, 2021, vol. 1)