A flourishing country should show its prosperity. “When you go in, look about, so that, when needs be, you can find your way out.
CATO THE ELDERFrom lightest words sometimes the direst quarrel springs.
More Cato the Elder Quotes
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Lighter is the wound foreseen.
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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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From lightest words sometimes the direst quarrel springs.
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Be firm or mild as the occasion may require.
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You must keep her on a tight rein.
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I can pardon everybody’s mistakes except my own.
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Those who are serious in ridiculous matters will be ridiculous in serious matters.
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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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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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Patience is the greatest of all virtues.
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If you are ruled by mind you are a king; if by body, a slave.
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The hero saves us. Praise the hero! Now, who will save us from the hero?
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The worst ruler is one who cannot rule himself.
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Not at all. Once they have achieved equality, they will be your masters . . .
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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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