I think the first virtue is to restrain the tongue; he approaches nearest to gods who knows how to be silent, even though he is in the right.
CATO THE ELDERAn angry man opens his mouth and shuts his eyes.
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Not at all. Once they have achieved equality, they will be your masters . . .
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Furthermore, I think Carthage must be destroyed.
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Farming, if you do one thing late, you will be late in all your work.
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Wise men learn more from fools than fools from the wise.
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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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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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The hero saves us. Praise the hero! Now, who will save us from the hero?
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An angry man opens his mouth and shuts his eyes.
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Anger so clouds the mind that it cannot perceive the truth.
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If you are ruled by mind you are a king; if by body, a slave.
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From lightest words sometimes the direst quarrel springs.
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Speech is the gift of all, but the thought of few.
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When you have observed how the field work has progressed, what things have been done, and what remains undone.
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All mankind rules its women, and we rule all mankind, but our women rule us.
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The worst ruler is one who cannot rule himself.
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