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How to Say No by Diogenes and the Cynics, translated by M.D. Usher — WisdomDeck honest review

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How to Say No

by Diogenes and the Cynics, translated by M.D. Usher

Anecdotes and sayings of the Cynics: Diogenes in his jar, mocking Alexander, living without. The ancient art of refusal.

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you want polite philosophy.

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Three things you will actually use

Need less.
Mock pretension.
Stand out of my sunlight.

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The Cynics.

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