Be firm or mild as the occasion may require.
CATO THE ELDERFurthermore, I think Carthage must be destroyed.
More Cato the Elder Quotes
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From lightest words sometimes the direst quarrel springs.
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You must keep her on a tight rein.
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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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When you have arrived at your country house and have saluted your household, you should make the rounds of the farm the same day, if possible; if not, then certainly the next day.
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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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Lighter is the wound foreseen.
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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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Farming, if you do one thing late, you will be late in all your work.
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Furthermore, I think Carthage must be destroyed.
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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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Those who are serious in ridiculous matters will be ridiculous in serious matters.
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Between the mouth and the morsel many things may happen.
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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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Cessation of work is not accompanied by cessation of expenses
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