After I am dead, I would rather have men ask why Cato has no monument than why he had one.
CATO THE ELDERAfter I am dead, I would rather have men ask why Cato has no monument than why he had one.
CATO THE ELDERThose who are serious in ridiculous matters will be ridiculous in serious matters.
CATO THE ELDERSpeech is the gift of all, but the thought of few.
CATO THE ELDERFurthermore, I think Carthage must be destroyed.
CATO THE ELDERI prefer to do right and get no thanks than to do wrong and receive no punishment.
CATO THE ELDERWoman 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.
CATO THE ELDERWhen 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.
CATO THE ELDERBe firm or mild as the occasion may require.
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 ELDERHe is nearest to the gods who knows how to be silent.
CATO THE ELDERPatience is the greatest of all virtues.
CATO THE ELDERAnger so clouds the mind that it cannot perceive the truth.
CATO THE ELDERNot at all. Once they have achieved equality, they will be your masters . . .
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.
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 ELDER