It is a difficult matter to argue with the belly since it has no ears.
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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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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When you have observed how the field work has progressed, what things have been done, and what remains undone.
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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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He is nearest to the gods who knows how to be silent.
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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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Not at all. Once they have achieved equality, they will be your masters . . .
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Lighter is the wound foreseen.
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A flourishing country should show its prosperity. “When you go in, look about, so that, when needs be, you can find your way out.
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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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If you are ruled by mind you are a king; if by body, a slave.
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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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Moreover, I consider that Carthage should be destroyed.
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Cessation of work is not accompanied by cessation of expenses
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