The worst ruler is one who cannot rule himself.
CATO THE ELDERWhen you have arrived at your country house and have saluted your household, you should make the rounds of the farm the same day, if possible; if not, then certainly the next day.
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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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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Lighter is the wound foreseen.
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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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Wise men learn more from fools than fools from the wise.
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Be firm or mild as the occasion may require.
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I can pardon everybody’s mistakes except my own.
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Farming, if you do one thing late, you will be late in all your work.
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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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Speech is the gift of all, but the thought of few.
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Between the mouth and the morsel many things may happen.
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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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The public has more interest in the punishment of an injury than he who receives it.
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There is a wide difference between true courage and a mere contempt of life.
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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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