Grasp the subject, the words will follow.
CATO THE ELDERFrom lightest words sometimes the direst quarrel springs.
More Cato the Elder Quotes
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All mankind rules its women, and we rule all mankind, but our women rule us.
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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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Wise men learn more from fools than fools from the wise.
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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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Moreover, I consider that Carthage should be destroyed.
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If you are ruled by mind you are a king; if by body, a slave.
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Be firm or mild as the occasion may require.
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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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An orator is a good man who is skilled in speaking.
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Those who are serious in ridiculous matters will be ridiculous in serious matters.
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It is a difficult matter to argue with the belly since it has no ears.
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You must keep her on a tight rein.
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He is nearest to the gods who knows how to be silent.
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Lighter is the wound foreseen.
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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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