Between the mouth and the morsel many things may happen.
CATO THE ELDERBe firm or mild as the occasion may require.
More Cato the Elder Quotes
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Grasp the subject, the words will follow.
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Those who are serious in ridiculous matters will be ridiculous in serious matters.
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Cessation of work is not accompanied by cessation of expenses
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Tis sometimes the height of wisdom to feign stupidity.
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Farming, if you do one thing late, you will be late in all your work.
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He is nearest to the gods who knows how to be silent.
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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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Speech is the gift of all, but the thought of few.
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Moreover, I consider that Carthage should be destroyed.
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An orator is a good man who is skilled in speaking.
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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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He who fears death has already lost the life he covets.
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The hero saves us. Praise the hero! Now, who will save us from the hero?
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Wise men learn more from fools than fools from the wise.
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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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