Diogenes for the Day, 9/11/2018

The Athenians urged him to become initiated in the religious mystery rites, and told him that in the other world those who have been initiated enjoy a special privilege. 

"It would be ludicrous," Diogenes said, "if Agesilaus and Epaminondas are to dwell in the mire, while certain folk of no account will live in the Isles of the Blessed because they have been initiated."