Lighter is the wound foreseen.
CATO THE ELDERNot at all. Once they have achieved equality, they will be your masters . . .
More Cato the Elder Quotes
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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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Grasp the subject, the words will follow.
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An angry man opens his mouth and shuts his eyes.
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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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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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After I’m dead I’d rather have people ask why I have no monument than why I have one.
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Even though work stops, expenses run on.
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I can pardon everybody’s mistakes except my own.
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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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Moreover, I consider that Carthage should be destroyed.
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The worst ruler is one who cannot rule himself.
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Those who are serious in ridiculous matters will be ridiculous in serious matters.
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An orator is a good man who is skilled in speaking.
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All mankind rules its women, and we rule all mankind, but our women rule us.
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Between the mouth and the morsel many things may happen.
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