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Thereupon many statesmen and philosophers came to Alexander \[the Great\] with their congratulations, and he expected that Diogenes of Sinope also, who was tarrying in Corinth, would do likewise. But since that philosopher took not the slightest notice of Alexander, and continued to enjoy his leisure in the suburb Craneion, Alexander went in person to see him; and he found him lying in the sun. Diogenes raised himself up a little when he saw so many people coming towards him, and fixed his eyes upon Alexander. And when that monarch addressed him with greetings, and asked if he wanted anything, "Yes," said Diogenes, "stand a little out of my sun." It is said that Alexander was so struck by this, and admired so much the haughtiness and grandeur of the man who had nothing but scorn for him, that he said to his followers, who were laughing and jesting about the philosopher as they went away, "But truly, if I were not Alexander, I wish I were Diogenes."
@amiserabilist @arichtman Paul, are you financially invested in Diogenes literature? What is happening around here? Did I sign up for a Diogenes history class and didn’t realize it?
I admire his schtick.
It somewhat aligns with mine, though not as far as the total rejection of materialism.
I get by with the bare minimum.
He also reminds me of Oscar the grouch.
@amiserabilist @arichtman @LoganFive there's also the story about him being brought before a judge for masturbating in public, and he quips "if only I could cure hunger so easily by rubbing my belly"
(I think it's Diogenes?)