In A Rich Man's House There Is

Plato Had Defined Man As An Animal, Biped And Featherless, And Was Applauded. Diogenes Plucked A Fowl And Brought It Into The Lecture-room With The Words, "behold Plato's Man!"

One Day, Observing A Child Drinking Out Of His Hands, He Cast Away The Cup From His Wallet With The Words, "a Child Has Beaten Me In Plainness Of Living."

Lust Is A Strong Tower Of Mischief, And Hath In It Many Defenders, As Neediness, Anger, Paleness, Discord, Love, And Longing.

I Am Looking For An Honest Man.

He Was Breakfasting In The Marketplace, And The Bystanders Gathered Round Him With Cries Of "dog." "it Is You Who Are Dogs," Cried He, "when You Stand Round And Watch Me At My Breakfast."