Bion of Borysthenes Quotes


He has not acquired a fortune; the fortune has acquired him.


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Bion of Borysthenes, ~ 325 BC– ~ 250 BC, Greek Philosopher, Statement about a man who had recently become rich, Quoted in Diogenes Laërtius, The Lives and Opinions of Eminent Philosophers: The Academy

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Bion of Borysthenes
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  • Nationality: Greek
  • Profession: Philosopher

Bion of Borysthenes was a Greek philosopher. After being sold into slavery, and then released, he moved to Athens, where he studied in almost every school of philosophy. It is, however, for his Cynic-style diatribes that he is chiefly remembered. He satirized the foolishness of people, attacked religion, and eulogized philosophy.