Patience is the greatest of all virtues.
CATO THE ELDERWhen 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.
More Cato the Elder Quotes
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It is a difficult matter to argue with the belly since it has no ears.
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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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When you have observed how the field work has progressed, what things have been done, and what remains undone.
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Those who are serious in ridiculous matters will be ridiculous in serious matters.
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Not at all. Once they have achieved equality, they will be your masters . . .
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All mankind rules its women, and we rule all mankind, but our women rule us.
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An angry man opens his mouth and shuts his eyes.
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Suffer women once to arrive at an equality with you, and they will from that moment become your superiors.
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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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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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Cessation of work is not accompanied by cessation of expenses
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An orator is a good man who is skilled in speaking.
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If you are ruled by mind you are a king; if by body, a slave.
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The hero saves us. Praise the hero! Now, who will save us from the hero?
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