Those who are serious in ridiculous matters will be ridiculous in serious matters.
CATO THE ELDERI prefer to do right and get no thanks than to do wrong and receive no punishment.
More Cato the Elder Quotes
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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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Furthermore, I think Carthage must be destroyed.
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He who fears death has already lost the life he covets.
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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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You must keep her on a tight rein.
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I can pardon everybody’s mistakes except my own.
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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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The worst ruler is one who cannot rule himself.
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It is a difficult matter to argue with the belly since it has no ears.
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All mankind rules its women, and we rule all mankind, but our women rule us.
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Wise men learn more from fools than fools from the wise.
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If you are ruled by mind you are a king; if by body, a slave.
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The hero saves us. Praise the hero! Now, who will save us from the hero?
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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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Between the mouth and the morsel many things may happen.
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