Furthermore, I think Carthage must be destroyed.
CATO THE ELDERThe more you go, the more will the place please you, if it be worth your attention. Give heed to the appearance of the neighbourhood.
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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The worst ruler is one who cannot rule himself.
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Grasp the subject, the words will follow.
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Buy not what you want, but what you have need of; what you do not want is dear at a farthing.
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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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Lighter is the wound foreseen.
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You must keep her on a tight rein.
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Wise men learn more from fools than fools from the wise.
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Cessation of work is not accompanied by cessation of expenses
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Moreover, I consider that Carthage should be destroyed.
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An angry man opens his mouth and shuts his eyes.
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Even though work stops, expenses run on.
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All mankind rules its women, and we rule all mankind, but our women rule us.
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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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