From lightest words sometimes the direst quarrel springs.
CATO THE ELDERGrasp the subject, the words will follow.
More Cato the Elder Quotes
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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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All mankind rules its women, and we rule all mankind, but our women rule us.
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Speech is the gift of all, but the thought of few.
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Furthermore, I think Carthage must be destroyed.
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The hero saves us. Praise the hero! Now, who will save us from the hero?
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Buy not what you want, but what you have need of; what you do not want is dear at a farthing.
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I 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.
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If you are ruled by mind you are a king; if by body, a slave.
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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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A flourishing country should show its prosperity. “When you go in, look about, so that, when needs be, you can find your way out.
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You 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.
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He is nearest to the gods who knows how to be silent.
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Anger so clouds the mind that it cannot perceive the truth.
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An orator is a good man who is skilled in speaking.
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