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 ELDERPatience is the greatest of all virtues.
More Cato the Elder Quotes
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Buy not what you want, but what you have need of; what you do not want is dear at a farthing.
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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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He is nearest to the gods who knows how to be silent.
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Farming, if you do one thing late, you will be late in all your work.
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Between the mouth and the morsel many things may happen.
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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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Be firm or mild as the occasion may require.
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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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If you are ruled by mind you are a king; if by body, a slave.
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An angry man opens his mouth and shuts his eyes.
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Patience is the greatest of all virtues.
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An orator is a good man who is skilled in speaking.
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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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After I’m dead I’d rather have people ask why I have no monument than why I have one.
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From lightest words sometimes the direst quarrel springs.
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