Cessation of work is not accompanied by cessation of expenses
CATO THE ELDERCessation of work is not accompanied by cessation of expenses
CATO THE ELDERNot at all. Once they have achieved equality, they will be your masters . . .
CATO THE ELDERIf you are ruled by mind you are a king; if by body, a slave.
CATO THE ELDERYou must keep her on a tight rein.
CATO THE ELDERI prefer to do right and get no thanks than to do wrong and receive no punishment.
CATO THE ELDERThe public has more interest in the punishment of an injury than he who receives it.
CATO THE ELDERWoman 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.
CATO THE ELDERBetween the mouth and the morsel many things may happen.
CATO THE ELDERFurthermore, I think Carthage must be destroyed.
CATO THE ELDERThose who are serious in ridiculous matters will be ridiculous in serious matters.
CATO THE ELDERIt is a difficult matter to argue with the belly since it has no ears.
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 ELDERBe firm or mild as the occasion may require.
CATO THE ELDERWise men profit more from fools than fools from wise men; for the wise men shun the mistakes of fools, but fools do not imitate the successes of the wise.
CATO THE ELDERMoreover, I consider that Carthage should be destroyed.
CATO THE ELDERWise men learn more from fools than fools from the wise.
CATO THE ELDER