Staring at the sun

[Athanasios]

Companions,The caffeine has kicked in for the day:Isn't it a strange coincidence that Alexander, who, noticed and subsequently tamed Bucephalus by steering him away form his own shadow, also remarked that if he were not Alexander he would like to be Diogenes [the Cynic]?After all, was it not Diogenes who proposed that Alexander move out of the way when asked as he was casting a shadow on him? Surely Alexander must have seen the irony in this??!Regards,
Atha

[jan]

I've always interpreted that statement about Diogene's as being similar to what Priests today say: There but for the Grace of God go I. I don't believe that it is anything but a sardonic comment.

[jan]

I've always interpreted that statement about Diogene's as being similar to what Priests today say: There but for the Grace of God go I.

[Athanasios]

Totally agree, Jan.However, despite the sardonic comment, Alexander sensed that, here, sat the man most free. Free to speak his mind to the king in whatever manner he pleased without fear of reprimand...Bucephalus gained his freedom when he too, turned to face the sun:)Regards,
Atha

[Athanasios]

...and was it not Pluto, in 'The Republic' that claimed that the highest virtue was to seek truth (the ultimate light)?

[marcus]

Pluto?I don't think the coffee has kicked in yet ...M

[Athanasios]

...perhaps too much!Plato, of course.

[Nicator]

I was kinda hoping it was Pluto. I've been looking for a new, previously unidentified, source for quite some time now.later Nicator