The worst ruler is one who cannot rule himself.
CATO THE ELDERFurthermore, I think Carthage must be destroyed.
More Cato the Elder Quotes
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After I am dead, I would rather have men ask why Cato has no monument than why he had one.
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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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Cessation of work is not accompanied by cessation of expenses
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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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The hero saves us. Praise the hero! Now, who will save us from the hero?
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It is a difficult matter to argue with the belly since it has no ears.
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If you are ruled by mind you are a king; if by body, a slave.
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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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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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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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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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There is a wide difference between true courage and a mere contempt of life.
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Even though work stops, expenses run on.
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Those who are serious in ridiculous matters will be ridiculous in serious matters.
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