We cannot control the evil tongues of others; but a good life enables us to disregard them.
CATO THE ELDERWe cannot control the evil tongues of others; but a good life enables us to disregard them.
CATO THE ELDERAn angry man opens his mouth and shuts his eyes.
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 ELDERWhen you have observed how the field work has progressed, what things have been done, and what remains undone.
CATO THE ELDERI think the first virtue is to restrain the tongue; he approaches nearest to gods who knows how to be silent, even though he is in the right.
CATO THE ELDERLighter is the wound foreseen.
CATO THE ELDERSuffer women once to arrive at an equality with you, and they will from that moment become your superiors.
CATO THE ELDERBuy not what you want, but what you have need of; what you do not want is dear at a farthing.
CATO THE ELDERMoreover, I consider that Carthage should be destroyed.
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.
CATO THE ELDERThose who are serious in ridiculous matters will be ridiculous in serious matters.
CATO THE ELDERNot at all. Once they have achieved equality, they will be your masters . . .
CATO THE ELDERTis sometimes the height of wisdom to feign stupidity.
CATO THE ELDERFurthermore, I think Carthage must be destroyed.
CATO THE ELDERThere is a wide difference between true courage and a mere contempt of life.
CATO THE ELDERPatience is the greatest of all virtues.
CATO THE ELDER