Grasp the subject, the words will follow.
CATO THE ELDERHe who fears death has already lost the life he covets.
More Cato the Elder Quotes
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Even though work stops, expenses run on.
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Speech is the gift of all, but the thought of few.
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Moreover, I consider that Carthage should be destroyed.
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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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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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It is a difficult matter to argue with the belly since it has no ears.
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The hero saves us. Praise the hero! Now, who will save us from the hero?
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An angry man opens his mouth and shuts his eyes.
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From lightest words sometimes the direst quarrel springs.
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Not at all. Once they have achieved equality, they will be your masters . . .
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He who fears death has already lost the life he covets.
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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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Wise men learn more from fools than fools from the wise.
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An orator is a good man who is skilled in speaking.
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You must keep her on a tight rein.
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