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.
CATO THE ELDERSpeech is the gift of all, but the thought of few.
More Cato the Elder Quotes
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Grasp the subject, the words will follow.
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There is a wide difference between true courage and a mere contempt of life.
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All mankind rules its women, and we rule all mankind, but our women rule us.
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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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We cannot control the evil tongues of others; but a good life enables us to disregard them.
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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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I can pardon everybody’s mistakes except my own.
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Wise men learn more from fools than fools from the wise.
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It is a difficult matter to argue with the belly since it has no ears.
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Moreover, I consider that Carthage should be destroyed.
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An orator is a good man who is skilled in speaking.
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He is nearest to the gods who knows how to be silent.
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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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He who fears death has already lost the life he covets.
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Those who are serious in ridiculous matters will be ridiculous in serious matters.
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