Diogenes the Cynic, from Diogenes Laertius, Lives of Eminent Philosophers Browse All Authors Famous Quotes by Diogenes the Cynic, from Diogenes Laertius, Lives of Eminent Philosophers [When asked what was the proper time for supper] If you are a rich man, whenever you please; and if you are a poor man, whenever you can. Diogenes the Cynic, from Diogenes Laertius, Lives of Eminent Philosophers