Anger so clouds the mind that it cannot perceive the truth.
CATO THE ELDERAnger so clouds the mind that it cannot perceive the truth.
CATO THE ELDERGrasp the subject, the words will follow.
CATO THE ELDERI can pardon everybody’s mistakes except my own.
CATO THE ELDERWhen you have observed how the field work has progressed, what things have been done, and what remains undone.
CATO THE ELDERHe is nearest to the gods who knows how to be silent.
CATO THE ELDERBuy not what you want, but what you have need of; what you do not want is dear at a farthing.
CATO THE ELDERAn orator is a good man who is skilled in speaking.
CATO THE ELDERWhen 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.
CATO THE ELDERThe more you go, the more will the place please you, if it be worth your attention. Give heed to the appearance of the neighbourhood.
CATO THE ELDERThe public has more interest in the punishment of an injury than he who receives it.
CATO THE ELDERAfter I am dead, I would rather have men ask why Cato has no monument than why he had one.
CATO THE ELDERCessation of work is not accompanied by cessation of expenses
CATO THE ELDERAn angry man opens his mouth and shuts his eyes.
CATO THE ELDERFrom lightest words sometimes the direst quarrel springs.
CATO THE ELDERSpeech is the gift of all, but the thought of few.
CATO THE ELDERNot at all. Once they have achieved equality, they will be your masters . . .
CATO THE ELDER