It is a difficult matter to argue with the belly since it has no ears.
CATO THE ELDERAn orator is a good man who is skilled in speaking.
More Cato the Elder Quotes
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The worst ruler is one who cannot rule himself.
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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 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.
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Speech is the gift of all, but the thought of few.
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An angry man opens his mouth and shuts his eyes.
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If you are ruled by mind you are a king; if by body, a slave.
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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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Even though work stops, expenses run on.
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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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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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Anger so clouds the mind that it cannot perceive the truth.
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Cessation of work is not accompanied by cessation of expenses
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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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