The worst ruler is one who cannot rule himself.
CATO THE ELDERThe worst ruler is one who cannot rule himself.
CATO THE ELDERAll mankind rules its women, and we rule all mankind, but our women rule us.
CATO THE ELDERWomen 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?
CATO THE ELDERIf 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.
CATO THE ELDERIt is a difficult matter to argue with the belly since it has no ears.
CATO THE ELDERI 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.
CATO THE ELDERSpeech is the gift of all, but the thought of few.
CATO THE ELDERAnger so clouds the mind that it cannot perceive the truth.
CATO THE ELDERWise men learn more from fools than fools from the wise.
CATO THE ELDERWise 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.
CATO THE ELDERWhen 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.
CATO THE ELDERWhen you have observed how the field work has progressed, what things have been done, and what remains undone.
CATO THE ELDERGrasp the subject, the words will follow.
CATO THE ELDERThe more you go, the more will the place please you, if it be worth your attention. Give heed to the appearance of the neighbourhood.
CATO THE ELDERThere is a wide difference between true courage and a mere contempt of life.
CATO THE ELDER