All mankind rules its women, and we rule all mankind, but our women rule us.
CATO THE ELDEREven though work stops, expenses run on.
More Cato the Elder Quotes
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Even though work stops, expenses run on.
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Between the mouth and the morsel many things may happen.
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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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When you have decided to purchase a farm, be careful not to buy rashly; do not spare your visits and be not content with a single tour of inspection.
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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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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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After I am dead, I would rather have men ask why Cato has no monument than why he had one.
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He is nearest to the gods who knows how to be silent.
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Be firm or mild as the occasion may require.
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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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You should summon your overseer the next day, and should call for a report of what work has been done in good season and why it has not been possible to complete the rest, and what wine and corn and other crops have been gathered.
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It is a difficult matter to argue with the belly since it has no ears.
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The worst ruler is one who cannot rule himself.
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Cessation of work is not accompanied by cessation of expenses
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There is a wide difference between true courage and a mere contempt of life.
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