If you are ruled by mind you are a king; if by body, a slave.
CATO THE ELDERMoreover, I consider that Carthage should be destroyed.
More Cato the Elder Quotes
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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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Cessation of work is not accompanied by cessation of expenses
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The public has more interest in the punishment of an injury than he who receives it.
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There is a wide difference between true courage and a mere contempt of life.
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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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He who fears death has already lost the life he covets.
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Between the mouth and the morsel many things may happen.
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Furthermore, I think Carthage must be destroyed.
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I can pardon everybody’s mistakes except my own.
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Farming, if you do one thing late, you will be late in all your work.
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The hero saves us. Praise the hero! Now, who will save us from the hero?
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Moreover, I consider that Carthage should 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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A flourishing country should show its prosperity. “When you go in, look about, so that, when needs be, you can find your way out.
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