He who fears death has already lost the life he covets.
CATO THE ELDERCessation of work is not accompanied by cessation of expenses
More Cato the Elder Quotes
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Grasp the subject, the words will follow.
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Not at all. Once they have achieved equality, they will be your masters . . .
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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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It is a difficult matter to argue with the belly since it has no ears.
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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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Anger so clouds the mind that it cannot perceive the truth.
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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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Moreover, I consider that Carthage should be destroyed.
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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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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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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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Cessation of work is not accompanied by cessation of expenses
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Women want total freedom or rather – to call things by their names – total licence. If you allow them to achieve complete equality with men, do you think they will be easier to live with?
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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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He is nearest to the gods who knows how to be silent.
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