Wise men learn more from fools than fools from the wise.
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.
More Cato the Elder Quotes
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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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The hero saves us. Praise the hero! Now, who will save us from the hero?
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Grasp the subject, the words will follow.
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Cessation of work is not accompanied by cessation of expenses
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He who fears death has already lost the life he covets.
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Farming, if you do one thing late, you will be late in all your work.
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He is nearest to the gods who knows how to be silent.
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Furthermore, I think Carthage must be destroyed.
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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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Moreover, I consider that Carthage should be destroyed.
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Anger so clouds the mind that it cannot perceive the truth.
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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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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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It is a difficult matter to argue with the belly since it has no ears.
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The worst ruler is one who cannot rule himself.
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