You must keep her on a tight rein.
CATO THE ELDERSuffer women once to arrive at an equality with you, and they will from that moment become your superiors.
More Cato the Elder Quotes
-
-
An angry man opens his mouth and shuts his eyes.
CATO THE ELDER -
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.
CATO THE ELDER -
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 ELDER -
I can pardon everybody’s mistakes except my own.
CATO THE ELDER -
He who fears death has already lost the life he covets.
CATO THE ELDER -
Wise men learn more from fools than fools from the wise.
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 -
Cessation of work is not accompanied by cessation of expenses
CATO THE ELDER -
All mankind rules its women, and we rule all mankind, but our women rule us.
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 -
The hero saves us. Praise the hero! Now, who will save us from the hero?
CATO THE ELDER -
Tis sometimes the height of wisdom to feign stupidity.
CATO THE ELDER -
Those who are serious in ridiculous matters will be ridiculous in serious matters.
CATO THE ELDER -
Speech is the gift of all, but the thought of few.
CATO THE ELDER -
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.
CATO THE ELDER






