Furthermore, I think Carthage must be destroyed.
CATO THE ELDERYou should summon your overseer the next day, and should call for a report of what work has been done in good season and why it has not been possible to complete the rest, and what wine and corn and other crops have been gathered.
More Cato the Elder Quotes
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Patience is the greatest of all virtues.
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Not at all. Once they have achieved equality, they will be your masters . . .
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Those who are serious in ridiculous matters will be ridiculous in serious matters.
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Between the mouth and the morsel many things may happen.
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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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After I am dead, I would rather have men ask why Cato has no monument than why he had one.
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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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Lighter is the wound foreseen.
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He is nearest to the gods who knows how to be silent.
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The hero saves us. Praise the hero! Now, who will save us from the hero?
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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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Cessation of work is not accompanied by cessation of expenses
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An orator is a good man who is skilled in speaking.
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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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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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