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.
CATO THE ELDERAn angry man opens his mouth and shuts his eyes.
More Cato the Elder Quotes
-
-
All mankind rules its women, and we rule all mankind, but our women rule us.
CATO THE ELDER -
He is nearest to the gods who knows how to be silent.
CATO THE ELDER -
Cessation of work is not accompanied by cessation of expenses
CATO THE ELDER -
Buy not what you want, but what you have need of; what you do not want is dear at a farthing.
CATO THE ELDER -
The worst ruler is one who cannot rule himself.
CATO THE ELDER -
After I’m dead I’d rather have people ask why I have no monument than why I have one.
CATO THE ELDER -
Wise men learn more from fools than fools from the wise.
CATO THE ELDER -
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?
CATO THE ELDER -
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.
CATO THE ELDER -
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 ELDER -
From lightest words sometimes the direst quarrel springs.
CATO THE ELDER -
Lighter is the wound foreseen.
CATO THE ELDER -
Be firm or mild as the occasion may require.
CATO THE ELDER -
An angry man opens his mouth and shuts his eyes.
CATO THE ELDER -
He who fears death has already lost the life he covets.
CATO THE ELDER