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.
CATO THE ELDERAfter I’m dead I’d rather have people ask why I have no monument than why I have one.
More Cato the Elder Quotes
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Tis sometimes the height of wisdom to feign stupidity.
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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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We cannot control the evil tongues of others; but a good life enables us to disregard them.
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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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An orator is a good man who is skilled in speaking.
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The public has more interest in the punishment of an injury than he who receives it.
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The hero saves us. Praise the hero! Now, who will save us from the hero?
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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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Those who are serious in ridiculous matters will be ridiculous in serious matters.
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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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I prefer to do right and get no thanks than to do wrong and receive no punishment.
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Moreover, I consider that Carthage should be destroyed.
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You must keep her on a tight rein.
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After I am dead, I would rather have men ask why Cato has no monument than why he had one.
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Furthermore, I think Carthage must be destroyed.
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