It is the privilege of the gods to want nothing, and of godlike men to want little.

The great thieves lead away the little thief.

Once he saw the officials of a temple leading away some one who had stolen a bowl belonging to the treasurers, and said, "The great thieves are leading away the little thief.

By worrying as little as possible about fame.

On being asked by someone how he could become famous, Diogenes responded: 'By worrying as little as possible about fame

When Alexander the Great addressed him with greetings, and asked if he wanted anything, Diogenes replied "Yes, stand a little out of my sunshine .