Anger so clouds the mind that it cannot perceive the truth.
CATO THE ELDERTis sometimes the height of wisdom to feign stupidity.
More Cato the Elder Quotes
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Tis sometimes the height of wisdom to feign stupidity.
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It is a difficult matter to argue with the belly since it has no ears.
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There is a wide difference between true courage and a mere contempt of life.
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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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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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Suffer women once to arrive at an equality with you, and they will from that moment become your superiors.
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Wise men learn more from fools than fools from the wise.
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Cessation of work is not accompanied by cessation of expenses
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The worst ruler is one who cannot rule himself.
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You must keep her on a tight rein.
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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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Not at all. Once they have achieved equality, they will be your masters . . .
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Even though work stops, expenses run on.
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After I’m dead I’d rather have people ask why I have no monument than why I have one.
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Moreover, I consider that Carthage should be destroyed.
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