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.
CATO THE ELDERBe firm or mild as the occasion may require.
More Cato the Elder Quotes
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Cessation of work is not accompanied by cessation of expenses
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Lighter is the wound foreseen.
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If you are ruled by mind you are a king; if by body, a slave.
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It is a difficult matter to argue with the belly since it has no ears.
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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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Furthermore, I think Carthage must be destroyed.
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An orator is a good man who is skilled in speaking.
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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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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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All mankind rules its women, and we rule all mankind, but our women rule us.
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You must keep her on a tight rein.
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There is a wide difference between true courage and a mere contempt of life.
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Patience is the greatest of all virtues.
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Speech is the gift of all, but the thought of few.
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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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