An orator is a good man who is skilled in speaking.
CATO THE ELDERAll mankind rules its women, and we rule all mankind, but our women rule us.
More Cato the Elder Quotes
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Speech is the gift of all, but the thought of few.
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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 public has more interest in the punishment of an injury than he who receives it.
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There is a wide difference between true courage and a mere contempt of life.
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Grasp the subject, the words will follow.
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I think the first virtue is to restrain the tongue; he approaches nearest to gods who knows how to be silent, even though he is in the right.
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The worst ruler is one who cannot rule himself.
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Anger so clouds the mind that it cannot perceive the truth.
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Furthermore, I think Carthage must be destroyed.
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Even though work stops, expenses run on.
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Tis sometimes the height of wisdom to feign stupidity.
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Not at all. Once they have achieved equality, they will be your masters . . .
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Moreover, I consider that Carthage should be destroyed.
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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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Patience is the greatest of all virtues.
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