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Founder of Cynicism Antisthenes

Humanities ScholarGRBC 445 — BC 365

Ancient Athenian philosopher, disciple of Socrates, who advocated an ascetic life through virtue and founded the Cynic school of philosophy.

“Rather than living as a slave to vulgar pleasure, it is better to abandon true reason and go mad like a beast on the roadside.”

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S i g n a t u r eL i n e s

Quote

“Rather than living as a slave to vulgar pleasure, it is better to abandon true reason and go mad like a beast on the roadside.”

Greeting

“Wealth is not owning much, but desiring little.”
“Virtue alone is sufficient for happiness. The rest is excess.”
“The most necessary learning is to unlearn bad habits.”

Roll Call

“Bare fists are enough. I am ready.”
“Standing before the law of virtue, I have nothing to fear.”
“Only one who is master of oneself is free.”

Deploy

“Cast off the pomp and ceremony!”
“Break the chains of desire!”
“Charge with the honesty of a dog!”

Victory

“Won by virtue alone — no cleaner victory exists.”
“Winning without property or fame — that is the real victory.”
“He who lives according to nature always prevails.”

Draw

“I own so little that results cannot shake me.”
“I will not be greedy. I shall wait for the next chance.”
“Virtue did not waver. That is enough.”

Defeat

“He who has nothing to lose remains strong even in defeat.”
“Pain is the whetstone that hones virtue.”
“A dog still barks when beaten.”

Strike

“Bite the vanity!”
“Rip off the mask of luxury!”
“Clamp down with the teeth of virtue!”
P e r s o n aA n a l y s i s

Overview

Extreme temperance combined with high courage formed a voluntary poverty intellectual who rejected every social convention. Strong individualism and civilizational pessimism together shaped the core Cynic doctrine, while high loyalty provided the driving force for his lifelong commitment to Socratic teaching.

Core Abilities

Command
42
Martial
35
Intellect
82
Charm
65

Inner Virtues

Temperance
95
Diligence
78
Reflection
80
Courage
81

Outer Virtues

Loyalty
72
Benevolence
58
Fairness
70
Humility
68

Core Disposition

Pessimism
Optimism
Conservative
Progressive
Individual
Social
Cautious
Bold

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