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.
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 ELDERAn angry man opens his mouth and shuts his eyes.
CATO THE ELDERA flourishing country should show its prosperity. “When you go in, look about, so that, when needs be, you can find your way out.
CATO THE ELDERIt is a difficult matter to argue with the belly since it has no ears.
CATO THE ELDERBe firm or mild as the occasion may require.
CATO THE ELDERBetween the mouth and the morsel many things may happen.
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 ELDERCessation of work is not accompanied by cessation of expenses
CATO THE ELDERSpeech is the gift of all, but the thought of few.
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 ELDERThe worst ruler is one who cannot rule himself.
CATO THE ELDERAn orator is a good man who is skilled in speaking.
CATO THE ELDERAfter I am dead, I would rather have men ask why Cato has no monument than why he had one.
CATO THE ELDEREven though work stops, expenses run on.
CATO THE ELDERNot at all. Once they have achieved equality, they will be your masters . . .
CATO THE ELDERThose who are serious in ridiculous matters will be ridiculous in serious matters.
CATO THE ELDER