Ocupation: Author
Life: 175 - 235
In Egypt, the cats...afford evidence that animal nature is not altogether intractable, but that when well-treated they are good at remembering kindness.
Topics: Kindness, Cat, Animal
When Diogenes came to Olympia and perceived some Rhodian youths dressed with great splendor and magnificence, he said with a smile of contempt, "This is all arrogance." Afterwards some Lacedemonians came in his way, as mean and as sordid in their attire as the dress of the others was rich. "This," said he, "is also arrogance.
Topics: Mean, Arrogance, Dresses, Attire
Aristotle wore many rings and expensive clothes. ... Plato found this off-putting and unsuited for a philosopher.
Topics: Plato, Clothes, Philosopher, Expensive Clothes
