Wise men learn more from fools than fools from the wise.
CATO THE ELDEREven though work stops, expenses run on.
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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The hero saves us. Praise the hero! Now, who will save us from the hero?
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An angry man opens his mouth and shuts his eyes.
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Farming, if you do one thing late, you will be late in all your work.
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All mankind rules its women, and we rule all mankind, but our women rule us.
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It is a difficult matter to argue with the belly since it has no ears.
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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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Not at all. Once they have achieved equality, they will be your masters . . .
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Those who are serious in ridiculous matters will be ridiculous in serious matters.
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There is a wide difference between true courage and a mere contempt of life.
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I can pardon everybody’s mistakes except my own.
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Furthermore, I think Carthage must be destroyed.
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Even though work stops, expenses run on.
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He is nearest to the gods who knows how to be silent.
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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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