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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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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Tis sometimes the height of wisdom to feign stupidity.
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We cannot control the evil tongues of others; but a good life enables us to disregard them.
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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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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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It is a difficult matter to argue with the belly since it has no ears.
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Between the mouth and the morsel many things may happen.
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You must keep her on a tight rein.
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Moreover, I consider that Carthage should be destroyed.
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Speech is the gift of all, but the thought of few.
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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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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 should summon your overseer the next day, and should call for a report of what work has been done in good season and why it has not been possible to complete the rest, and what wine and corn and other crops have been gathered.
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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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