The worst ruler is one who cannot rule himself.
CATO THE ELDERBe firm or mild as the occasion may require.
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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An angry man opens his mouth and shuts his eyes.
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Lighter is the wound foreseen.
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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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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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Tis sometimes the height of wisdom to feign stupidity.
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Those who are serious in ridiculous matters will be ridiculous in serious matters.
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An orator is a good man who is skilled in speaking.
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Even though work stops, expenses run on.
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Farming, if you do one thing late, you will be late in all your work.
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Not at all. Once they have achieved equality, they will be your masters . . .
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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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The hero saves us. Praise the hero! Now, who will save us from the hero?
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There is a wide difference between true courage and a mere contempt of life.
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Furthermore, I think Carthage must be destroyed.
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