When I look upon seamen, men of science and philosophers, man is the wisest of all beings; when I look upon priests and prophets nothing is as contemptible as man.

150 BC) Stoic philosopher from Seleucia frequently confused with the following
Diogenes of Seleucia (Epicurean) (died 146 BC) Epicurean philosopher and adviser to King Alexander of Syria
Antonius Diogenes (2nd century BC) A Greek romance writer most notable for his work The Wonders of Thule
Diogenes of Tarsus (2nd century BC) Epicurean philosopher
Diogenes of Judea (fl. Diogenes (pronunciation: /daɪˈɒdʒəˌniz/ /daɪˈɒɡəˌniz/; Διογένης) is a Greek name shared by several important historical figures:
Diogenes of Sinope (412–323 BC) better known as Diogenes the Cynic or simply Diogenes philosopher
Diogenes of Apollonia or Diogenes Apolloniates (c.