Between the mouth and the morsel many things may happen.
CATO THE ELDERThe worst ruler is one who cannot rule himself.
More Cato the Elder Quotes
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Grasp the subject, the words will follow.
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It is a difficult matter to argue with the belly since it has no ears.
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From lightest words sometimes the direst quarrel springs.
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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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We cannot control the evil tongues of others; but a good life enables us to disregard them.
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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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Suffer women once to arrive at an equality with you, and they will from that moment become your superiors.
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The public has more interest in the punishment of an injury than he who receives it.
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Lighter is the wound foreseen.
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There is a wide difference between true courage and a mere contempt of life.
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Those who are serious in ridiculous matters will be ridiculous in serious matters.
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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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An orator is a good man who is skilled in speaking.
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If you are ruled by mind you are a king; if by body, a slave.
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Be firm or mild as the occasion may require.
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