Patience is the greatest of all virtues.
CATO THE ELDERLighter is the wound foreseen.
More Cato the Elder Quotes
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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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The hero saves us. Praise the hero! Now, who will save us from the hero?
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It is a difficult matter to argue with the belly since it has no ears.
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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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An orator is a good man who is skilled in speaking.
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There is a wide difference between true courage and a mere contempt of life.
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Furthermore, I think Carthage must be destroyed.
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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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When 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.
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Grasp the subject, the words will follow.
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Be firm or mild as the occasion may require.
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Farming, if you do one thing late, you will be late in all your work.
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Even though work stops, expenses run on.
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Lighter is the wound foreseen.
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Moreover, I consider that Carthage should be destroyed.
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