Diogenes Laertius Quotes on Virtue
Diogenes Laertius was a Greek biographer of philosophers of the third century AD, the author of the Lives and Opinions of Eminent Philosophers, the most extensive surviving ancient compilation of philosophical biography and doxography. This page collects quotes attributed to Diogenes Laertius on the topic of virtue, drawn from across the philosopher's works.
Quotes
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Attributed to Diogenes Laertius:
“The wise man knows that what is reported of the wise is itself an exercise in philosophy.”
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Attributed to Diogenes Laertius:
“Lives are to be remembered for the doctrines they vindicate, and for the doctrines that vindicate the lives.”
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“Alcæus mentions Aristodemus in these lines:— ’T is money makes the man; and he who ’s none Is counted neither good nor honourable.”
Thales , 8. -
“Solon gave the following advice: "Consider your honour, as a gentleman, of more weight than an oath. Never tell a lie. Pay attention to matters of importance.”
Solon , 12.