Alexander the Great meeting Diogenes

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Anonymous print depicting Alexander the Great, Alexander III of Macedon, of meeting philosopher Diogenes. The ancient Greek philosopher Diogenes, known as the father of Cynicism, has become famous for his many interesting interactions, particularly with famous Greek leader Alexander the Great. Diogenes the Cynic (also known as Diogenes of Sinope) lived against the norms of ancient Athens. He slept in an enormous ceramic pot, rejecting all comforts and luxuries, and even begged on the streets, which was very uncommon at the time. In broad daylight, he would walk the streets while holding a lantern, telling people that he was looking for one honest man. He later claimed that he never found one. Metropolitan Museum of Art.

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