He is nearest to the gods who knows how to be silent.
CATO THE ELDERTis sometimes the height of wisdom to feign stupidity.
More Cato the Elder Quotes
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There is a wide difference between true courage and a mere contempt of life.
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An orator is a good man who is skilled in speaking.
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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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Patience is the greatest of all virtues.
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Speech is the gift of all, but the thought of few.
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He who fears death has already lost the life he covets.
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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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Wise men profit more from fools than fools from wise men; for the wise men shun the mistakes of fools, but fools do not imitate the successes of the wise.
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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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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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Between the mouth and the morsel many things may happen.
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Furthermore, I think Carthage must be destroyed.
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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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