Such a good question.
Mainly because a man in folly could be wiser than the most noted philosophers. Case and point, Diogenes of Sinop.
The most foolish man to ever live, yet revered by rulers of the world. For though he may be foolish…lol he was always right! He was also satisfied. I dont agree with his style, but the more you study him the more you laugh.
Diogenes of Sinope (c. 404-323 BCE) was a Greek Cynic philosopher best known for holding a lantern (or candle) to the faces of the citizens of Athens claiming he was searching for an honest man
When Alexander the Great rode down to visit Diogenes in his barrel, he offered Diogenes any gift of his choice. With a scowl, Diogenes snapped back his response: "What you've taken away, you can never give me."
"Huh?" said Alex.
"You're standing in my sun."
When Alexander the Great rode down to visit Diogenes in his barrel, he offered Diogenes any gift of his choice. With a scowl, Diogenes snapped back his response: "What you've taken away, you can never give me."
"Huh?" said Alex.
"You're standing in my sun."
