After I am dead, I would rather have men ask why Cato has no monument than why he had one.
CATO THE ELDERThere is a wide difference between true courage and a mere contempt of life.
More Cato the Elder Quotes
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Speech is the gift of all, but the thought of few.
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All mankind rules its women, and we rule all mankind, but our women rule us.
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An orator is a good man who is skilled in speaking.
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Not at all. Once they have achieved equality, they will be your masters . . .
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Tis sometimes the height of wisdom to feign stupidity.
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If you are ruled by mind you are a king; if by body, a slave.
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When you have arrived at your country house and have saluted your household, you should make the rounds of the farm the same day, if possible; if not, then certainly the next day.
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You must keep her on a tight rein.
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Cessation of work is not accompanied by cessation of expenses
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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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Even though work stops, expenses run on.
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After I’m dead I’d rather have people ask why I have no monument than why I have one.
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The worst ruler is one who cannot rule himself.
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Be firm or mild as the occasion may require.
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Furthermore, I think Carthage must be destroyed.
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