Wise 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 ELDERWhen 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.
More Cato the Elder Quotes
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Not at all. Once they have achieved equality, they will be your masters . . .
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He is nearest to the gods who knows how to be silent.
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Anger so clouds the mind that it cannot perceive the truth.
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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’m dead I’d rather have people ask why I have no monument than why I have one.
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Even though work stops, expenses run on.
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An angry man opens his mouth and shuts his eyes.
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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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He who fears death has already lost the life he covets.
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Wise men learn more from fools than fools from the wise.
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The worst ruler is one who cannot rule himself.
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Farming, if you do one thing late, you will be late in all your work.
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Woman 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.
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Be firm or mild as the occasion may require.
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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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