Moreover, I consider that Carthage should be destroyed.
CATO THE ELDERIt is a difficult matter to argue with the belly since it has no ears.
More Cato the Elder Quotes
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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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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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An angry man opens his mouth and shuts his eyes.
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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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Cessation of work is not accompanied by cessation of expenses
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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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Wise men learn more from fools than fools from the wise.
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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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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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Even though work stops, expenses run on.
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An orator is a good man who is skilled in speaking.
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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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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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There is a wide difference between true courage and a mere contempt of life.
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