Those who are serious in ridiculous matters will be ridiculous in serious matters.
CATO THE ELDERWise men learn more from fools than fools from the wise.
More Cato the Elder Quotes
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There is a wide difference between true courage and a mere contempt of life.
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The hero saves us. Praise the hero! Now, who will save us from the hero?
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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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Not at all. Once they have achieved equality, they will be your masters . . .
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He who fears death has already lost the life he covets.
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After I am dead, I would rather have men ask why Cato has no monument than why he had one.
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The worst ruler is one who cannot rule himself.
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Speech is the gift of all, but the thought of few.
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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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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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It is a difficult matter to argue with the belly since it has no ears.
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All mankind rules its women, and we rule all mankind, but our women rule us.
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Anger so clouds the mind that it cannot perceive the truth.
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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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We cannot control the evil tongues of others; but a good life enables us to disregard them.
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