Grasp the subject, the words will follow.
CATO THE ELDERAfter I am dead, I would rather have men ask why Cato has no monument than why he had one.
More Cato the Elder Quotes
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Farming, if you do one thing late, you will be late in all your work.
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Those who are serious in ridiculous matters will be ridiculous in serious matters.
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The public has more interest in the punishment of an injury than he who receives it.
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Cessation of work is not accompanied by cessation of expenses
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Not at all. Once they have achieved equality, they will be your masters . . .
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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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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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He is nearest to the gods who knows how to be silent.
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Speech is the gift of all, but the thought of few.
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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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Suffer women once to arrive at an equality with you, and they will from that moment become your superiors.
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Between the mouth and the morsel many things may happen.
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An angry man opens his mouth and shuts his eyes.
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The hero saves us. Praise the hero! Now, who will save us from the hero?
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He who fears death has already lost the life he covets.
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