Moreover, I consider that Carthage should be destroyed.
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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The public has more interest in the punishment of an injury than he who receives it.
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Grasp the subject, the words will follow.
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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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Between the mouth and the morsel many things may happen.
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You must keep her on a tight rein.
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Farming, if you do one thing late, you will be late in all your work.
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Anger so clouds the mind that it cannot perceive the truth.
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It is a difficult matter to argue with the belly since it has no ears.
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Wise men learn more from fools than fools from the wise.
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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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I think the first virtue is to restrain the tongue; he approaches nearest to gods who knows how to be silent, even though he is in the right.
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Furthermore, I think Carthage must be destroyed.
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When you have decided to purchase a farm, be careful not to buy rashly; do not spare your visits and be not content with a single tour of inspection.
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The worst ruler is one who cannot rule himself.
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