Demetrius the Cynic Quotes on Virtue
Demetrius the Cynic was a Greek philosopher of the first century AD and one of the most admired Cynics of the Roman period. This page collects quotes attributed to Demetrius the Cynic on the topic of virtue, drawn from across the philosopher's works.
Quotes
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Attributed to Demetrius the Cynic:
“I prefer the bench under the open sky to the gilded ceiling of any palace.”
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Attributed to Demetrius the Cynic:
“Wealth is the enemy of virtue when it commands the heart.”
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Attributed to Demetrius the Cynic:
“The wise person owes nothing to fortune.”
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Attributed to Demetrius the Cynic:
“It is foolish to fear what natural reason cannot avoid.”
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Attributed to Demetrius the Cynic:
“He who needs little is closer to the gods.”