The philosopher Diogenes was eating bread and lentils for supper. He was seen by the philosopher Aristippus, who lived comfortably by flattering the king. Said Aristippus: “If you would learn to be subservient to the king you would not have to live on lentils.” Said Diogenes: “Learn to live on lentils and you will not have to be subservient to the king.” — Anthony de Mello, The Song of the Bird
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