A flourishing country should show its prosperity. “When you go in, look about, so that, when needs be, you can find your way out.
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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The worst ruler is one who cannot rule himself.
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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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Those who are serious in ridiculous matters will be ridiculous in serious matters.
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The hero saves us. Praise the hero! Now, who will save us from the hero?
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Grasp the subject, the words will follow.
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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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Tis sometimes the height of wisdom to feign stupidity.
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I prefer to do right and get no thanks than to do wrong and receive no punishment.
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Furthermore, I think Carthage must be destroyed.
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Wise men profit more from fools than fools from wise men; for the wise men shun the mistakes of fools, but fools do not imitate the successes of the wise.
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From lightest words sometimes the direst quarrel springs.
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Patience is the greatest of all virtues.
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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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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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