Farming, if you do one thing late, you will be late in all your work.
CATO THE ELDERPatience is the greatest of all virtues.
More Cato the Elder Quotes
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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.
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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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Grasp the subject, the words will follow.
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Tis sometimes the height of wisdom to feign stupidity.
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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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Those who are serious in ridiculous matters will be ridiculous in serious matters.
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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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Anger so clouds the mind that it cannot perceive the truth.
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Not at all. Once they have achieved equality, they will be your masters . . .
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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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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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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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If you are ruled by mind you are a king; if by body, a slave.
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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.
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