It is a difficult matter to argue with the belly since it has no ears.
CATO THE ELDERMoreover, I consider that Carthage should be destroyed.
More Cato the Elder Quotes
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The hero saves us. Praise the hero! Now, who will save us from the hero?
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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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Be firm or mild as the occasion may require.
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Patience is the greatest of all virtues.
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Those who are serious in ridiculous matters will be ridiculous in serious matters.
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He who fears death has already lost the life he covets.
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The public has more interest in the punishment of an injury than he who receives it.
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He is nearest to the gods who knows how to be silent.
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Cessation of work is not accompanied by cessation of expenses
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You must keep her on a tight rein.
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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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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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Suffer women once to arrive at an equality with you, and they will from that moment become your superiors.
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From lightest words sometimes the direst quarrel springs.
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