From lightest words sometimes the direst quarrel springs.
CATO THE ELDERAn angry man opens his mouth and shuts his eyes.
More Cato the Elder Quotes
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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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After I am dead, I would rather have men ask why Cato has no monument than why he had one.
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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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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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Wise men profit more from fools than fools from wise men; for the wise men shun the mistakes of fools, but fools do not imitate the successes of the wise.
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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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Those who are serious in ridiculous matters will be ridiculous in serious matters.
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He who fears death has already lost the life he covets.
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A flourishing country should show its prosperity. “When you go in, look about, so that, when needs be, you can find your way out.
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Wise men learn more from fools than fools from the wise.
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Anger so clouds the mind that it cannot perceive the truth.
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Patience is the greatest of all virtues.
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It is a difficult matter to argue with the belly since it has no ears.
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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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