It is a difficult matter to argue with the belly since it has no ears.
CATO THE ELDERBuy not what you want, but what you have need of; what you do not want is dear at a farthing.
More Cato the Elder Quotes
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If you are ruled by mind you are a king; if by body, a slave.
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Furthermore, I think Carthage must be destroyed.
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Tis sometimes the height of wisdom to feign stupidity.
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From lightest words sometimes the direst quarrel springs.
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Moreover, I consider that Carthage should be destroyed.
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Speech is the gift of all, but the thought of few.
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Wise men learn more from fools than fools from the wise.
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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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Anger so clouds the mind that it cannot perceive the truth.
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You must keep her on a tight rein.
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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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Farming, if you do one thing late, you will be late in all your work.
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I prefer to do right and get no thanks than to do wrong and receive no punishment.
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Between the mouth and the morsel many things may happen.
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The worst ruler is one who cannot rule himself.
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