Cessation of work is not accompanied by cessation of expenses
CATO THE ELDERThe public has more interest in the punishment of an injury than he who receives it.
More Cato the Elder Quotes
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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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Those who are serious in ridiculous matters will be ridiculous in serious matters.
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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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There is a wide difference between true courage and a mere contempt of life.
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He is nearest to the gods who knows how to be silent.
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Even though work stops, expenses run on.
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You must keep her on a tight rein.
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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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Be firm or mild as the occasion may require.
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An orator is a good man who is skilled in speaking.
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An angry man opens his mouth and shuts his eyes.
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When 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.
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Anger so clouds the mind that it cannot perceive the truth.
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Tis sometimes the height of wisdom to feign stupidity.
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It is a difficult matter to argue with the belly since it has no ears.
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