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DIOGENES (1)

DIOGENES (1)
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(412? - 323 b.c.) Greek philosopher. He lived in a tub and, according to tradition, once went through the streets holding up a lantern, "looking for an honest man." On a voyage from Athens, h e was captured by pirates and was sold as a slave. State of Man Congress Approved Gls (14.5.92)