From lightest words sometimes the direst quarrel springs.
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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The more you go, the more will the place please you, if it be worth your attention. Give heed to the appearance of the neighbourhood.
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Women want total freedom or rather – to call things by their names – total licence. If you allow them to achieve complete equality with men, do you think they will be easier to live with?
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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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Between the mouth and the morsel many things may happen.
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If you are ruled by mind you are a king; if by body, a slave.
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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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There is a wide difference between true courage and a mere contempt of life.
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Even though work stops, expenses run on.
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Those who are serious in ridiculous matters will be ridiculous in serious matters.
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Patience is the greatest of all virtues.
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Not at all. Once they have achieved equality, they will be your masters . . .
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I 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.
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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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Be firm or mild as the occasion may require.
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The worst ruler is one who cannot rule himself.
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