Be firm or mild as the occasion may require.
CATO THE ELDERWe cannot control the evil tongues of others; but a good life enables us to disregard them.
More Cato the Elder Quotes
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Lighter is the wound foreseen.
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Not at all. Once they have achieved equality, they will be your masters . . .
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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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If you are ruled by mind you are a king; if by body, a slave.
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Furthermore, I think Carthage must be destroyed.
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Cessation of work is not accompanied by cessation of expenses
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From lightest words sometimes the direst quarrel springs.
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All mankind rules its women, and we rule all mankind, but our women rule us.
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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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He who fears death has already lost the life he covets.
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Patience is the greatest of all virtues.
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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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Moreover, I consider that Carthage should be destroyed.
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The worst ruler is one who cannot rule himself.
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