Cessation of work is not accompanied by cessation of expenses
CATO THE ELDERAn angry man opens his mouth and shuts his eyes.
More Cato the Elder Quotes
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Those who are serious in ridiculous matters will be ridiculous in serious matters.
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He who fears death has already lost the life he covets.
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An angry man opens his mouth and shuts his eyes.
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Between the mouth and the morsel many things may happen.
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From lightest words sometimes the direst quarrel springs.
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There is a wide difference between true courage and a mere contempt of life.
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Grasp the subject, the words will follow.
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Speech is the gift of all, but the thought of few.
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Not at all. Once they have achieved equality, they will be your masters . . .
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You must keep her on a tight rein.
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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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Women want total freedom or rather – to call things by their names – total licence. If you allow them to achieve complete equality with men, do you think they will be easier to live with?
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The worst ruler is one who cannot rule himself.
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Moreover, I consider that Carthage should be destroyed.
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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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