All mankind rules its women, and we rule all mankind, but our women rule us.
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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He is nearest to the gods who knows how to be silent.
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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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When you have observed how the field work has progressed, what things have been done, and what remains undone.
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Between the mouth and the morsel many things may happen.
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Cessation of work is not accompanied by cessation of expenses
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The public has more interest in the punishment of an injury than he who receives it.
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An angry man opens his mouth and shuts his eyes.
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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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I can pardon everybody’s mistakes except my own.
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Farming, if you do one thing late, you will be late in all your work.
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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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We cannot control the evil tongues of others; but a good life enables us to disregard them.
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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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If you are ruled by mind you are a king; if by body, a slave.
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Those who are serious in ridiculous matters will be ridiculous in serious matters.
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