There is a wide difference between true courage and a mere contempt of life.
CATO THE ELDERThere is a wide difference between true courage and a mere contempt of life.
CATO THE ELDERWe cannot control the evil tongues of others; but a good life enables us to disregard them.
CATO THE ELDERAfter I am dead, I would rather have men ask why Cato has no monument than why he had one.
CATO THE ELDERAn orator is a good man who is skilled in speaking.
CATO THE ELDERWhen you have decided to purchase a farm, be careful not to buy rashly; do not spare your visits and be not content with a single tour of inspection.
CATO THE ELDERA flourishing country should show its prosperity. “When you go in, look about, so that, when needs be, you can find your way out.
CATO THE ELDERAnger so clouds the mind that it cannot perceive the truth.
CATO THE ELDERThe public has more interest in the punishment of an injury than he who receives it.
CATO THE ELDERSpeech is the gift of all, but the thought of few.
CATO THE ELDERNot at all. Once they have achieved equality, they will be your masters . . .
CATO THE ELDERHe is nearest to the gods who knows how to be silent.
CATO THE ELDERThose who are serious in ridiculous matters will be ridiculous in serious matters.
CATO THE ELDERThe hero saves us. Praise the hero! Now, who will save us from the hero?
CATO THE ELDERThe more you go, the more will the place please you, if it be worth your attention. Give heed to the appearance of the neighbourhood.
CATO THE ELDERBetween the mouth and the morsel many things may happen.
CATO THE ELDERSuffer women once to arrive at an equality with you, and they will from that moment become your superiors.
CATO THE ELDER