We cannot control the evil tongues of others; but a good life enables us to disregard them.
CATO THE ELDERWe cannot control the evil tongues of others; but a good life enables us to disregard them.
More Cato the Elder Quotes
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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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Wise men learn more from fools than fools from the wise.
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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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Moreover, I consider that Carthage should be destroyed.
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It is a difficult matter to argue with the belly since it has no ears.
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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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Furthermore, I think Carthage must be destroyed.
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He who fears death has already lost the life he covets.
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Those who are serious in ridiculous matters will be ridiculous in serious matters.
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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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The hero saves us. Praise the hero! Now, who will save us from the hero?
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Between the mouth and the morsel many things may happen.
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Cessation of work is not accompanied by cessation of expenses
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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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