The Cynic Philosophers Quotes

“The solution, in part, was obvious - take a lesson from dogs and other beasts and the simplicity of their existence, and rely on nature to provide a sufficiency of life's essentials.”
― Robert F. Dobbin, The Cynic Philosophers: From Diogenes to Julian

“Shortly before death he was asked what his wishes were regarding funeral arrangements.
"Don't trouble yourself, the stench will ensure that I get buried."
"But", the other objected, "isn't it wrong that the body of a great man should be exposed as food for birds and dogs?"
"On the contrary, " he said, "it's the part of a great man, even in death, to be of service to the living.”
― Robert F. Dobbin, The Cynic Philosophers: From Diogenes to Julian

“Is it really so bad if no mound is built over your bones, and you are tossed out unburied? What odds does it make if you are cremated, exposed to be eaten by dogs or ravens, or consumed underground by worms?”
― Robert F. Dobbin, The Cynic Philosophers: From Diogenes to Julian