Wise men learn more from fools than fools from the wise.
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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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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He who fears death has already lost the life he covets.
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An orator is a good man who is skilled in speaking.
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Between the mouth and the morsel many things may happen.
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Farming, if you do one thing late, you will be late in all your work.
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Cessation of work is not accompanied by cessation of expenses
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Moreover, I consider that Carthage should be destroyed.
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Those who are serious in ridiculous matters will be ridiculous in serious matters.
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I can pardon everybody’s mistakes except my own.
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There is a wide difference between true courage and a mere contempt of life.
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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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Not at all. Once they have achieved equality, they will be your masters . . .
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A flourishing country should show its prosperity. “When you go in, look about, so that, when needs be, you can find your way out.
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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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Buy not what you want, but what you have need of; what you do not want is dear at a farthing.
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