Leitura em Inglês: Diógenes, o Filósofo Cínico (3 níveis)

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Diogenes was a famous philosopher. He loved a simple life. He did not want many things. So he lived in a big barrel, not a house. Some dogs were always near him. They were his only friends.

Diogenes wanted to be honest. He lived with what nature gives. For him, freedom and happiness were more important than things or power.

One day, a powerful king came to see him. His name was Alexander. He heard many stories about Diogenes. He wanted to give him anything. But Diogenes was lying in the sun. He only asked Alexander to move a little, so he could feel the sunlight. Alexander was surprised. He said that if he were not Alexander, he would like to be Diogenes.

This story teaches us something. Happiness comes from freedom and a simple life. It does not come from many things.