Buy not what you want, but what you have need of; what you do not want is dear at a farthing.
CATO THE ELDERWhen you have observed how the field work has progressed, what things have been done, and what remains undone.
More Cato the Elder Quotes
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The worst ruler is one who cannot rule himself.
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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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There is a wide difference between true courage and a mere contempt of life.
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Be firm or mild as the occasion may require.
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Even though work stops, expenses run on.
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Grasp the subject, the words will follow.
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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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All mankind rules its women, and we rule all mankind, but our women rule us.
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It is a difficult matter to argue with the belly since it has no ears.
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You must keep her on a tight rein.
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Tis sometimes the height of wisdom to feign stupidity.
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I can pardon everybody’s mistakes except my own.
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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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Cessation of work is not accompanied by cessation of expenses
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The hero saves us. Praise the hero! Now, who will save us from the hero?
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