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GET OUTOF MY SUN.— DIOGENES · DIOGENES LAERTIUS, LIVES 6

Shown on Black. Printed small on the left chest.

Get out of my sun.

Diogenes, Diogenes Laertius, Lives 6

$48

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Tee
Color: Black
SizeSize guide

Boxy and structured. Between sizes, size up.

Made to order in 2–5 business days, then 3–5 business days to arrive. Order by December 10 for delivery before Christmas.

The source
"Alexander ... said to him: Ask any favor you choose of me. And he replied: Cease to shade me from the sun"

Diogenes, Diogenes Laertius, Lives 6. Translated by C. D. Yonge, 1853.

Anecdote reported by Diogenes Laertius (3rd century AD).

Our line is a modern rendering of this public-domain translation.

The marks
  • Our coordinates embroidered on the left sleeve in accent thread
  • The Spartan Surfers helmet printed at the back of the neck
  • Printed inside label with the helmet and coordinates

Accent thread on Black: Orange.

The tee

Cotton Heritage MC1086 Premium Heavyweight

  • 100% combed ring-spun cotton, 6.5 oz
  • Structured regular fit, side-seamed
  • 1x1 rib collar
  • Printed neck label, no scratchy tag
  • Direct-to-garment print, soft hand

Care: wash cold inside out, tumble dry low or hang dry, do not iron the print.

Shipping and returns

Free shipping to every US address, with tracking.

Misprinted, damaged or defective? Email us within 30 days with a photo and we replace it or refund you.

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Diogenes

c. 412–323 BC

The Cynic who lived in a jar in Athens and told Alexander the Great to get out of his sun.

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