Cessation of work is not accompanied by cessation of expenses
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.
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Those who are serious in ridiculous matters will be ridiculous in serious matters.
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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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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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Speech is the gift of all, but the thought of few.
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Tis sometimes the height of wisdom to feign stupidity.
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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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Grasp the subject, the words will follow.
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Lighter is the wound foreseen.
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Even though work stops, expenses run on.
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You must keep her on a tight rein.
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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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The worst ruler is one who cannot rule himself.
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He who fears death has already lost the life he covets.
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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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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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