Associations to the word «Diogenes»

Wiktionary

DIOGENES, proper noun. An Ancient Greek male given name, notably borne by Diogenes of Sinope, an Ancient Greek philosopher (c.412-c.323 BC), the most famous of Cynic philosophers.

Dictionary definition

DIOGENES, noun. An ancient Greek philosopher and Cynic who rejected social conventions (circa 400-325 BC).

Wise words

Since a politician never believes what he says, he is quite surprised to be taken at his word.
Charles de Gaulle