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

Shown on Gold. Printed small on the left chest.

Get out of my sun.

Diogenes, Diogenes Laertius, Lives 6

$50

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Tee
Color: Gold
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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 printed on the left sleeve
  • The full-color Spartan Surfers helmet on the right sleeve

Accent thread on Gold: Navy.

The tee

Shaka Wear SHMHSS Max Heavyweight

  • 7.5 oz 100% USA cotton, made in the USA
  • Oversized, relaxed fit with a slight drop shoulder
  • Stretch-proof 1 in collar
  • Double-needle stitching at neck, sleeves and hem
  • Direct-to-garment print

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

Shipping and returns

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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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