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FableNº 97

Diogenes and the Bald Man

Diogenes the Cynic philosopher, insulted by a bald man, replied, "It is not I who will resort to insults, God forbid! On the contrary, I praise the hair that has left so wretched a skull."

*One answers an offence better with wit than with abuse.
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