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Much natural tact and acuteness are likewise necessary in a Cynic (otherwise he is almost worthless), that he may be able to give an answer, readily and pertinently, upon every occasion. So Diogenes, to one who asked him, Are you that Diogenes who does not believe there are any gods? How so, replied he, when I think you odious to them? Again, when Alexander surprised him sleeping, and repeated,— To sleep all the night becomes not a man who gives counsel; Homer, Iliad, ii. 24, 25.—H. before he was quite awake, he responded,—
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To whom the people is trusted, and many a care.
