If you are ruled by mind you are a king; if by body, a slave.
CATO THE ELDERWise men learn more from fools than fools from the wise.
More Cato the Elder Quotes
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He who fears death has already lost the life he covets.
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Moreover, I consider that Carthage should be destroyed.
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It is a difficult matter to argue with the belly since it has no ears.
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Cessation of work is not accompanied by cessation of expenses
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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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Grasp the subject, the words will follow.
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A flourishing country should show its prosperity. “When you go in, look about, so that, when needs be, you can find your way out.
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An angry man opens his mouth and shuts his eyes.
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Tis sometimes the height of wisdom to feign stupidity.
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You must keep her on a tight rein.
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The hero saves us. Praise the hero! Now, who will save us from the hero?
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When you have decided to purchase a farm, be careful not to buy rashly; do not spare your visits and be not content with a single tour of inspection.
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The public has more interest in the punishment of an injury than he who receives it.
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Those who are serious in ridiculous matters will be ridiculous in serious matters.
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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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