When you have observed how the field work has progressed, what things have been done, and what remains undone.
CATO THE ELDERAfter I’m dead I’d rather have people ask why I have no monument than why I have one.
More Cato the Elder Quotes
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Cessation of work is not accompanied by cessation of expenses
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I can pardon everybody’s mistakes except my own.
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From lightest words sometimes the direst quarrel springs.
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Even though work stops, expenses run on.
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Be firm or mild as the occasion may require.
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You must keep her on a tight rein.
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An orator is a good man who is skilled in speaking.
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We cannot control the evil tongues of others; but a good life enables us to disregard them.
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Woman is a violent and uncontrolled animal, and it is useless to let go the reins and then expect her not to kick over the traces.
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All mankind rules its women, and we rule all mankind, but our women rule us.
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After I’m dead I’d rather have people ask why I have no monument than why I have one.
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Moreover, I consider that Carthage should be destroyed.
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When you have arrived at your country house and have saluted your household, you should make the rounds of the farm the same day, if possible; if not, then certainly the next day.
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Speech is the gift of all, but the thought of few.
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Farming, if you do one thing late, you will be late in all your work.
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