A flourishing country should show its prosperity. “When you go in, look about, so that, when needs be, you can find your way out.
CATO THE ELDERAn angry man opens his mouth and shuts his eyes.
More Cato the Elder Quotes
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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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Cessation of work is not accompanied by cessation of expenses
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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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Grasp the subject, the words will follow.
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Anger so clouds the mind that it cannot perceive the truth.
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All mankind rules its women, and we rule all mankind, but our women rule us.
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The public has more interest in the punishment of an injury than he who receives it.
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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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From lightest words sometimes the direst quarrel springs.
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There is a wide difference between true courage and a mere contempt of life.
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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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Not at all. Once they have achieved equality, they will be your masters . . .
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The hero saves us. Praise the hero! Now, who will save us from the hero?
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An orator is a good man who is skilled in speaking.
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I prefer to do right and get no thanks than to do wrong and receive no punishment.
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