The Economic Times

Quote of the day by Diogenes: To one who asked what was the proper time for lunch, he said, 'If a rich man, when you will; if a poor man... Greek philosopher's timeless lesson on wealth, hunger, luxury and inequality

Quote of the day by Diogenes: Diogenes' ancient quote To one who asked what was the proper time for lunch, he said, If a rich man, when you will; if a poor man, when you can reveals stark differences between the wealthy and the poor. It shows how privilege dictates choices while poverty necessitates survival and gives rich people the liberty to choose the life they want to live, in contrast to poor people.