It is a difficult matter to argue with the belly since it has no ears.
CATO THE ELDERThe hero saves us. Praise the hero! Now, who will save us from the hero?
More Cato the Elder Quotes
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There is a wide difference between true courage and a mere contempt of life.
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Grasp the subject, the words will follow.
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If you are ruled by mind you are a king; if by body, a slave.
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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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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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Women want total freedom or rather – to call things by their names – total licence. If you allow them to achieve complete equality with men, do you think they will be easier to live with?
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The worst ruler is one who cannot rule himself.
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All mankind rules its women, and we rule all mankind, but our women rule us.
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He who fears death has already lost the life he covets.
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Cessation of work is not accompanied by cessation of expenses
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Farming, if you do one thing late, you will be late in all your work.
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Be firm or mild as the occasion may require.
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Furthermore, I think Carthage must be destroyed.
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After I am dead, I would rather have men ask why Cato has no monument than why he had one.
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