All mankind rules its women, and we rule all mankind, but our women rule us.
CATO THE ELDEREven though work stops, expenses run on.
More Cato the Elder Quotes
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The worst ruler is one who cannot rule himself.
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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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The more you go, the more will the place please you, if it be worth your attention. Give heed to the appearance of the neighbourhood.
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There is a wide difference between true courage and a mere contempt of life.
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An orator is a good man who is skilled in speaking.
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Tis sometimes the height of wisdom to feign stupidity.
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The hero saves us. Praise the hero! Now, who will save us from the hero?
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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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Lighter is the wound foreseen.
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Cessation of work is not accompanied by cessation of expenses
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Furthermore, I think Carthage must be destroyed.
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When you have observed how the field work has progressed, what things have been done, and what remains undone.
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Even though work stops, expenses run on.
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You must keep her on a tight rein.
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You should summon your overseer the next day, and should call for a report of what work has been done in good season and why it has not been possible to complete the rest, and what wine and corn and other crops have been gathered.
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