"The chief good is the suspension of..." - Quote by Diogenes

“Love comes with hunger.”

“Once he saw the officials of a temple leading away some one who had stolen a bowl belonging to the treasurers, and said, "The great thieves are leading away the little thief."”

“Discourse on virtue and they pass by in droves. Whistle and dance the shimmy, and you've got an audience.”

“O father Abram, what these Christians are, Whose own hard dealing teaches them suspect The thoughts of others!”

“May I ask you what these questions tend?' 'Merely to the illustration of your character,' said she, endeavouring to shake off her gravity. 'I am trying to make it out.' 'And what is your success?' She shook her head. 'I do not get on at all. I hear such different accounts of you as puzzle me exceedingly.”

“If one judges love according to the greatest part of the effects it produces, it would appear to resemble rather hatred than kindness.”

“Since we desire the true happiness that is brought about by a calm mind, and such peace of mind arises only from having a compassionate attitude, we need to make a concerted effort to develop compassion.”

“And I refused to make any sacrifices; for nothing on earth seemed more valuable than my peace of mind, my pleasure and my acclaim.”

“You can get everything money will buy without a lick of character, but you can't get any of the things money won't buy: happiness, joy, peace of mind, winning relationships, etc., without character.”