From lightest words sometimes the direst quarrel springs.
CATO THE ELDERWomen 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?
More Cato the Elder Quotes
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The public has more interest in the punishment of an injury than he who receives it.
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If you are ruled by mind you are a king; if by body, a slave.
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He who fears death has already lost the life he covets.
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An angry man opens his mouth and shuts his eyes.
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Buy not what you want, but what you have need of; what you do not want is dear at a farthing.
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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 more you go, the more will the place please you, if it be worth your attention. Give heed to the appearance of the neighbourhood.
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Not at all. Once they have achieved equality, they will be your masters . . .
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It is a difficult matter to argue with the belly since it has no ears.
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Be firm or mild as the occasion may require.
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Lighter is the wound foreseen.
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Those who are serious in ridiculous matters will be ridiculous in serious matters.
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Furthermore, I think Carthage must be destroyed.
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Wise men learn more from fools than fools from the wise.
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Cessation of work is not accompanied by cessation of expenses
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