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.
CATO THE ELDERFarming, if you do one thing late, you will be late in all your work.
More Cato the Elder Quotes
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From lightest words sometimes the direst quarrel springs.
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The hero saves us. Praise the hero! Now, who will save us from the hero?
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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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Anger so clouds the mind that it cannot perceive the truth.
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Farming, if you do one thing late, you will be late in all your work.
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An orator is a good man who is skilled in speaking.
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Be firm or mild as the occasion may require.
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Between the mouth and the morsel many things may happen.
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Patience is the greatest of all virtues.
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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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The worst ruler is one who cannot rule himself.
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Lighter is the wound foreseen.
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The public has more interest in the punishment of an injury than he who receives it.
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Those who are serious in ridiculous matters will be ridiculous in serious matters.
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Grasp the subject, the words will follow.
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