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.
Patience is the greatest of all virtues. - Cato The Elder
Patience is the greatest of all virtues.
- Cato The Elder
The worst ruler is one who cannot rule himself. - Cato The Elder
The worst ruler is one who cannot rule himself.
Those who are serious in ridiculous matters will be ridiculous in serious matters. - Cato The Elder
Those who are serious in ridiculous matters will be ridiculous in serious matters.
Suffer women once to arrive at an equality with you, and they will from that moment become your superiors. - Cato The Elder
Suffer women once to arrive at an equality with you, and they will from that moment become your superiors.
If you are ruled by mind you are a king; if by body, a slave. - Cato The Elder
If you are ruled by mind you are a king; if by body, a slave.
I prefer to do right and get no thanks than to do wrong and receive no punishment. - Cato The Elder
I prefer to do right and get no thanks than to do wrong and receive no punishment.
We cannot control the evil tongues of others; but a good life enables us to disregard them. - Cato The Elder
We cannot control the evil tongues of others; but a good life enables us to disregard them.
He who fears death has already lost the life he covets. - Cato The Elder
He who fears death has already lost the life he covets.
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. You must keep her … - Cato The Elder
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. You must keep her …
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