I am a citizen of the world.
— Diogenes
Ancient
Cynic philosopher
Details
Context
His response when asked where he came from, foundational to cosmopolitanism.
Date / Period
c. 350 BCE
Category
Strange & UnusualVerification
Confirmed
Explanation
Found in 2 providers: grok,deepseek
Method
Cross Reference
Sources Checked
2 sources
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