Furthermore, I think Carthage must 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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We cannot control the evil tongues of others; but a good life enables us to disregard them.
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You must keep her on a tight rein.
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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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An orator is a good man who is skilled in speaking.
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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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Not at all. Once they have achieved equality, they will be your masters . . .
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He is nearest to the gods who knows how to be silent.
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The worst ruler is one who cannot rule himself.
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Patience is the greatest of all virtues.
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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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There is a wide difference between true courage and a mere contempt of life.
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The public has more interest in the punishment of an injury than he who receives it.
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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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From lightest words sometimes the direst quarrel springs.
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Lighter is the wound foreseen.
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