After I am dead, I would rather have men ask why Cato has no monument than why he had one.
CATO THE ELDERWhen you have observed how the field work has progressed, what things have been done, and what remains undone.
More Cato the Elder Quotes
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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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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 public has more interest in the punishment of an injury than he who receives it.
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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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Anger so clouds the mind that it cannot perceive the truth.
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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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Cessation of work is not accompanied by cessation of expenses
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You must keep her on a tight rein.
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Furthermore, I think Carthage must be destroyed.
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Be firm or mild as the occasion may require.
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He who fears death has already lost the life he covets.
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Moreover, I consider that Carthage should be destroyed.
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The hero saves us. Praise the hero! Now, who will save us from the hero?
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