Tis sometimes the height of wisdom to feign stupidity.
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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Be firm or mild as the occasion may require.
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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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He who fears death has already lost the life he covets.
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All mankind rules its women, and we rule all mankind, but our women rule us.
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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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Farming, if you do one thing late, you will be late in all your work.
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Not at all. Once they have achieved equality, they will be your masters . . .
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The worst ruler is one who cannot rule himself.
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Between the mouth and the morsel many things may happen.
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Anger so clouds the mind that it cannot perceive the truth.
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From lightest words sometimes the direst quarrel springs.
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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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Cessation of work is not accompanied by cessation of expenses
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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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