When you have observed how the field work has progressed, what things have been done, and what remains undone.
CATO THE ELDERThose who are serious in ridiculous matters will be ridiculous in serious matters.
More Cato the Elder Quotes
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An orator is a good man who is skilled in speaking.
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Farming, if you do one thing late, you will be late in all your work.
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There is a wide difference between true courage and a mere contempt of life.
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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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An angry man opens his mouth and shuts his eyes.
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Suffer women once to arrive at an equality with you, and they will from that moment become your superiors.
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Between the mouth and the morsel many things may happen.
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After I’m dead I’d rather have people ask why I have no monument than why I have one.
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Those who are serious in ridiculous matters will be ridiculous in serious matters.
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He who fears death has already lost the life he covets.
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Moreover, I consider that Carthage should be destroyed.
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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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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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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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