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Wise men learn more from fools than fools from the wise.
Cato the ElderCato the Elder When you have observed how the field work has progressed, what things have been done, and what remains undone.
Cato the ElderCato the Elder You must keep her on a tight rein.
Cato the ElderCato the Elder All mankind rules its women, and we rule all mankind, but our women rule us.
Cato the ElderCato the Elder I prefer to do right and get no thanks than to do wrong and receive no punishment.
Cato the ElderCato the Elder Furthermore, I think Carthage must be destroyed.
Cato the ElderCato the Elder 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.
Cato the ElderCato the Elder Not at all. Once they have achieved equality, they will be your masters . . .
Cato the ElderCato the Elder 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 ElderCato the Elder He is nearest to the gods who knows how to be silent.
Cato the ElderCato the Elder Tis sometimes the height of wisdom to feign stupidity.
Cato the ElderCato the Elder Farming, if you do one thing late, you will be late in all your work.
Cato the ElderCato the Elder The worst ruler is one who cannot rule himself.
Cato the ElderCato the Elder Cessation of work is not accompanied by cessation of expenses
Cato the ElderCato the Elder We cannot control the evil tongues of others; but a good life enables us to disregard them.
Cato the ElderCato the Elder After I am dead, I would rather have men ask why Cato has no monument than why he had one.
Cato the ElderCato the Elder
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