All mankind rules its women, and we rule all mankind, but our women rule us.
CATO THE ELDERAll mankind rules its women, and we rule all mankind, but our women rule us.
CATO THE ELDERAn angry man opens his mouth and shuts his eyes.
CATO THE ELDERHe who fears death has already lost the life he covets.
CATO THE ELDERFurthermore, I think Carthage must be destroyed.
CATO THE ELDERI 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.
CATO THE ELDERAfter I am dead, I would rather have men ask why Cato has no monument than why he had one.
CATO THE ELDERFarming, if you do one thing late, you will be late in all your work.
CATO THE ELDERThe hero saves us. Praise the hero! Now, who will save us from the hero?
CATO THE ELDERIf you are ruled by mind you are a king; if by body, a slave.
CATO THE ELDERBuy not what you want, but what you have need of; what you do not want is dear at a farthing.
CATO THE ELDERBetween the mouth and the morsel many things may happen.
CATO THE ELDERWhen 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.
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.
CATO THE ELDERFrom lightest words sometimes the direst quarrel springs.
CATO THE ELDERCessation of work is not accompanied by cessation of expenses
CATO THE ELDERI can pardon everybody’s mistakes except my own.
CATO THE ELDER