Cessation of work is not accompanied by cessation of expenses
CATO THE ELDERAnger so clouds the mind that it cannot perceive the truth.
More Cato the Elder Quotes
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Wise men learn more from fools than fools from the wise.
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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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I prefer to do right and get no thanks than to do wrong and receive no punishment.
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If you are ruled by mind you are a king; if by body, a slave.
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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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Not at all. Once they have achieved equality, they will be your masters . . .
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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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You must keep her on a tight rein.
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Furthermore, I think Carthage must be destroyed.
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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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Farming, if you do one thing late, you will be late in all your work.
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Grasp the subject, the words will follow.
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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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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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Even though work stops, expenses run on.
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The hero saves us. Praise the hero! Now, who will save us from the hero?
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When you have observed how the field work has progressed, what things have been done, and what remains undone.
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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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Those who are serious in ridiculous matters will be ridiculous in serious matters.
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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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Moreover, I consider that Carthage should be destroyed.
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After I’m dead I’d rather have people ask why I have no monument than why I have one.
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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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You should summon your overseer the next day, and should call for a report of what work has been done in good season and why it has not been possible to complete the rest, and what wine and corn and other crops have been gathered.
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Speech is the gift of all, but the thought of few.
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