18-11-2018, 05:43 PM
Man that gymnosophist in the crown is well endowed. And what's that one on the right doing chasing that rather concerned looking lady? The "sober diet" didn't do much to endow a sober spirit! Those Greeks certainly knew how to enjoy themselves.
Leaving aside these chaps, the Wiki story is fascinating:
Obviously one would expect the mighty King to slay such an insubordinate mortal at once, so the story is rather more about Alexander's wisdom than Diogenes. A fascinating bit of propaganda.
Leaving aside these chaps, the Wiki story is fascinating:
Quote:Thereupon many statesmen and philosophers came to Alexander 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."You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login to view. 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 would be Diogenes."You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login to view.
Obviously one would expect the mighty King to slay such an insubordinate mortal at once, so the story is rather more about Alexander's wisdom than Diogenes. A fascinating bit of propaganda.