Bury me on my face," said Diogenes; and when he was asked why, he replied, "Because in a little while everything will be turned upside down. Diogenes Laertius More Quotes by Diogenes Laertius More Quotes From Diogenes Laertius Pittacus said that half was more than the whole. Diogenes Laertius half whole said Arcesilaus had a peculiar habit while conversing of using the expression, "My opinion is," and "So and so will not agree to this. Diogenes Laertius opinion peculiar expression Bion used to say that the way to the shades below was easy; he could go there with his eyes shut. Diogenes Laertius shade eye way Whichever you do, you will repent it. Diogenes Laertius repent Diogenes would frequently praise those who were about to marry, and yet did not marry. Diogenes Laertius praise A man once asked Diogenes what was the proper time for supper, and he made answer, "If you are a rich man, whenever you please; and if you are a poor man, whenever you can. Diogenes Laertius rich answers men