Even though work stops, expenses run on.
CATO THE ELDERIf you are ruled by mind you are a king; if by body, a slave.
More Cato the Elder Quotes
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Cessation of work is not accompanied by cessation of expenses
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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.
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Be firm or mild as the occasion may require.
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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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Speech is the gift of all, but the thought of few.
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He is nearest to the gods who knows how to be silent.
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Tis sometimes the height of wisdom to feign stupidity.
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If you are ruled by mind you are a king; if by body, a slave.
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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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Furthermore, I think Carthage must be destroyed.
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You must keep her on a tight rein.
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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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Suffer women once to arrive at an equality with you, and they will from that moment become your superiors.
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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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