If you are ruled by mind you are a king; if by body, a slave.
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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There is a wide difference between true courage and a mere contempt of life.
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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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The worst ruler is one who cannot rule himself.
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Moreover, I consider that Carthage should be destroyed.
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Women want total freedom or rather – to call things by their names – total licence. If you allow them to achieve complete equality with men, do you think they will be easier to live with?
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Those who are serious in ridiculous matters will be ridiculous in serious matters.
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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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Anger so clouds the mind that it cannot perceive the truth.
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Not at all. Once they have achieved equality, they will be your masters . . .
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Tis sometimes the height of wisdom to feign stupidity.
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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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Grasp the subject, the words will follow.
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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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After I am dead, I would rather have men ask why Cato has no monument than why he had one.
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You must keep her on a tight rein.
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