Lesson 10- Diogenes and Alexande II.① genes Cynic Diogenes: Diogenes became a disciple of Antisthenes, who was at the head of the Cynics. Antisthenes at first refused to admit him and How did he even struck Diogenes with a stick. Diogenes become a Cynic calmly said,Strike me all you want but I wi philo sopher? not leave your presence, while you speak anything worth hearing. Antisthenes was so o impressed with this reply that he admitted him into the Cynics. Diogenes fully adopted the principles and character of his master. W BTL E To be continued on the next page.W B T L E Cynic Diogenes: Diogenes became a disciple of Antisthenes, who was at the head of the Cynics. Antisthenes at first refused to admit him and even struck Diogenes with a stick. Diogenes calmly said, "Strike me all you want but I will not leave your presence, while you speak anything worth hearing." Antisthenes was so impressed with this reply that he admitted him into the Cynics. Diogenes fully adopted the principles and character of his master. Lesson 10 – Diogenes and Alexander II. Diogenes To be continued on the next page. How did he become a Cynic philosopher?