Still, Diogenes had the last laugh. Walking over to the table with a cup on it and peering inside, he asked if the cup was empty. When Plato nodded, Diogenes asked: “Where is the ‘emptiness’ which precedes this empty cup?” As Plato was trying to think of an answer, Diogenes leaned over and, tapping Plato on his head, said, “I think you will find here is the ‘emptiness.’”
