All mankind rules its women, and we rule all mankind, but our women rule us.
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.
More Cato the Elder Quotes
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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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The worst ruler is one who cannot rule himself.
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If you are ruled by mind you are a king; if by body, a slave.
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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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The public has more interest in the punishment of an injury than he who receives it.
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When you have observed how the field work has progressed, what things have been done, and what remains undone.
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Anger so clouds the mind that it cannot perceive the truth.
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Furthermore, I think Carthage must be destroyed.
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Patience is the greatest of all virtues.
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After I’m dead I’d rather have people ask why I have no monument than why I have one.
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Speech is the gift of all, but the thought of few.
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Suffer women once to arrive at an equality with you, and they will from that moment become your superiors.
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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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Tis sometimes the height of wisdom to feign stupidity.
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Moreover, I consider that Carthage should be destroyed.
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