Cynics
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the Cynics · Cynic howlings · citharode-Cynics · the philosophers · those called Cynics · those in this garb
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1 expressionThe Cynics2 mentions
On Moral Ends (Latin) · On the Shortness of Life (Latin)
But the manner and life of the Cynics some say falls within the wise man, if some such chance should occur that it must be done;
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Orations
A degraded class of self-styled Cynic philosophers who beg and mock at crossroads and temple gates, criticized for damaging philosophy's reputation.
but citharode-Cynics have arisen among you alone.
And of those called Cynics there is in the city no small number, and just as of any other thing, so of this too there has been a crop;
but this one, by mere shouting and folly, perishes ingloriously through an ill-starred note and a bad cadence and the out-of-tune trills and nonsense and Cynic howlings and ruin.
On Moral Ends
A philosophical school known for unconventional manner of life, debated as to whether the wise man could adopt it
But the manner and life of the Cynics some say falls within the wise man, if some such chance should occur that it must be done;
On the Shortness of Life
Philosophical school associated with exceeding or transcending ordinary human nature.
We may dispute with Socrates, doubt with Carneades, find peace with Epicurus, conquer human nature with the Stoics, exceed it with the Cynics.