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 ELDERBe firm or mild as the occasion may require.
More Cato the Elder Quotes
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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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After I’m dead I’d rather have people ask why I have no monument than why I have one.
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Farming, if you do one thing late, you will be late in all your work.
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You must keep her on a tight rein.
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If you are ruled by mind you are a king; if by body, a slave.
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Those who are serious in ridiculous matters will be ridiculous in serious matters.
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An orator is a good man who is skilled in speaking.
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I can pardon everybody’s mistakes except my own.
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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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He who fears death has already lost the life he covets.
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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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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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We cannot control the evil tongues of others; but a good life enables us to disregard them.
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It is a difficult matter to argue with the belly since it has no ears.
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Patience is the greatest of all virtues.
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