Monimus
Ancient philosopher, student of Diogenes
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(Suggest an Edit or Addition)According to Wikipedia, Monimus of Syracuse, Magna Graecia, was a Cynic philosopher. Biography According to Diogenes Laërtius, Monimus was the slave of a Corinthian money-changer who heard tales about Diogenes of Sinope from Xeniades, Diogenes' master. In order that he might become the pupil of Diogenes, Monimus feigned madness by throwing money around until his master discarded him. Monimus also became acquainted with Crates of Thebes. Menander claimed that Monimus held three beggar's wallets instead of one; this may have been intended to imply that Monimus was three times as much of a Cynic as others, of might have been a satire implying that he was more fond of money than was considered proper for a Cynic philosopher.
