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C'est un peu dur d'être obligé de se loger dans un tonneau..., 1854. ...quand on n'était pas né pour être Cynique. (It's rather difficult to reside in a barrel if you were not born to be a Cynic). Ancient Greek philosopher Diogenes the Cynic embraced a life of poverty and self-sufficiency, and became famous for his unconventional behaviours that openly challenged societal norms, such as living in a barrel.