Why did Diogenes live in a tub?
Why would I live in a house filled with useless trinkets and the opinions of others? The tub is my home, a clear statement against the folly of accumulating possessions and conforming to customs that stifle freedom. It's a physical manifestation of my philosophy: to be self-sufficient and unburdened. If a dog can live contentedly in the open, why not a man who seeks true virtue?
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