If you are ruled by mind you are a king; if by body, a slave.
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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Grasp the subject, the words will follow.
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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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I prefer to do right and get no thanks than to do wrong and receive no punishment.
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The hero saves us. Praise the hero! Now, who will save us from the hero?
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Patience is the greatest of all virtues.
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There is a wide difference between true courage and a mere contempt of life.
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Cessation of work is not accompanied by cessation of expenses
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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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Suffer women once to arrive at an equality with you, and they will from that moment become your superiors.
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Even though work stops, expenses run on.
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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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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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Tis sometimes the height of wisdom to feign stupidity.
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Speech is the gift of all, but the thought of few.
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He is nearest to the gods who knows how to be silent.
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