An orator is a good man who is skilled in speaking.
CATO THE ELDERAfter I am dead, I would rather have men ask why Cato has no monument than why he had one.
More Cato the Elder Quotes
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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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I prefer to do right and get no thanks than to do wrong and receive no punishment.
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It is a difficult matter to argue with the belly since it has no ears.
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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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After I am dead, I would rather have men ask why Cato has no monument than why he had one.
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The public has more interest in the punishment of an injury than he who receives it.
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Tis sometimes the height of wisdom to feign stupidity.
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Even though work stops, expenses run on.
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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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Suffer women once to arrive at an equality with you, and they will from that moment become your superiors.
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Patience is the greatest of all virtues.
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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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Those who are serious in ridiculous matters will be ridiculous in serious matters.
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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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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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