An orator is a good man who is skilled in speaking.
CATO THE ELDERA flourishing country should show its prosperity. “When you go in, look about, so that, when needs be, you can find your way out.
More Cato the Elder Quotes
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Grasp the subject, the words will follow.
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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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An angry man opens his mouth and shuts his eyes.
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Anger so clouds the mind that it cannot perceive the truth.
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Even though work stops, expenses run on.
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He who fears death has already lost the life he covets.
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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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Moreover, I consider that Carthage should be destroyed.
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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.
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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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Those who are serious in ridiculous matters will be ridiculous in serious matters.
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Furthermore, I think Carthage must be destroyed.
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Cessation of work is not accompanied by cessation of expenses
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Not at all. Once they have achieved equality, they will be your masters . . .
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The hero saves us. Praise the hero! Now, who will save us from the hero?
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