Wise 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 ELDERGrasp the subject, the words will follow.
More Cato the Elder Quotes
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Between the mouth and the morsel many things may happen.
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The public has more interest in the punishment of an injury than he who receives it.
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Grasp the subject, the words will follow.
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An orator is a good man who is skilled in speaking.
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Tis sometimes the height of wisdom to feign stupidity.
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You must keep her on a tight rein.
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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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Not at all. Once they have achieved equality, they will be your masters . . .
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The worst ruler is one who cannot rule himself.
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It is a difficult matter to argue with the belly since it has no ears.
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An angry man opens his mouth and shuts his eyes.
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Anger so clouds the mind that it cannot perceive the truth.
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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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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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