Cynicism Info and Notes (will update later with notes)

... the same basic tennent of the cynical philosophy, namely that virtue was sufficient for happiness, but he did so in a much less abrasive manner than his predecessors. Both he and his wife, Hipparchia, a fellow cynic, renounced great family wealth in order to live a life devoted to cultivating virtues and attaining true happiness. As a result of his generally easygoing attitude, he was greatly ...