Buy not what you want, but what you have need of; what you do not want is dear at a farthing.
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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Wise men profit more from fools than fools from wise men; for the wise men shun the mistakes of fools, but fools do not imitate the successes of 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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Speech is the gift of all, but the thought of few.
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An orator is a good man who is skilled in speaking.
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Not at all. Once they have achieved equality, they will be your masters . . .
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The public has more interest in the punishment of an injury than he who receives it.
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When you have arrived at your country house and have saluted your household, you should make the rounds of the farm the same day, if possible; if not, then certainly the next day.
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There is a wide difference between true courage and a mere contempt of life.
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Between the mouth and the morsel many things may happen.
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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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We cannot control the evil tongues of others; but a good life enables us to disregard them.
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Even though work stops, expenses run on.
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Wise men learn more from fools than fools from the wise.
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The worst ruler is one who cannot rule himself.
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It is a difficult matter to argue with the belly since it has no ears.
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