An orator is a good man who is skilled in speaking.
CATO THE ELDERHe who fears death has already lost the life he covets.
More Cato the Elder Quotes
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He who fears death has already lost the life he covets.
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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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We cannot control the evil tongues of others; but a good life enables us to disregard them.
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Furthermore, I think Carthage must be destroyed.
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Tis sometimes the height of wisdom to feign stupidity.
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The hero saves us. Praise the hero! Now, who will save us from the hero?
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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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From lightest words sometimes the direst quarrel springs.
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Even though work stops, expenses run on.
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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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Cessation of work is not accompanied by cessation of expenses
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Not at all. Once they have achieved equality, they will be your masters . . .
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I can pardon everybody’s mistakes except my own.
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Speech is the gift of all, but the thought of few.
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The public has more interest in the punishment of an injury than he who receives it.
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