All mankind rules its women, and we rule all mankind, but our women rule us.
CATO THE ELDERYou must keep her on a tight rein.
More Cato the Elder Quotes
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I can pardon everybody’s mistakes except my own.
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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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He who fears death has already lost the life he covets.
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If you are ruled by mind you are a king; if by body, a slave.
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Furthermore, I think Carthage must 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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There is a wide difference between true courage and a mere contempt of life.
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Those who are serious in ridiculous matters will be ridiculous in serious matters.
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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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A flourishing country should show its prosperity. “When you go in, look about, so that, when needs be, you can find your way out.
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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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After I’m dead I’d rather have people ask why I have no monument than why I have one.
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The worst ruler is one who cannot rule himself.
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Farming, if you do one thing late, you will be late in all your work.
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Grasp the subject, the words will follow.
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