Between the mouth and the morsel many things may happen.
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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There is a wide difference between true courage and a mere contempt of life.
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From lightest words sometimes the direst quarrel springs.
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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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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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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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We cannot control the evil tongues of others; but a good life enables us to disregard them.
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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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Anger so clouds the mind that it cannot perceive the truth.
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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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All mankind rules its women, and we rule all mankind, but our women rule us.
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The hero saves us. Praise the hero! Now, who will save us from the hero?
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Be firm or mild as the occasion may require.
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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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