All Cato the Elder Quotes
- The public has more interest in the punishment of an injury than he who receives it. Injury
- If you are ruled by mind you are a king; if by body, a slave. Body
- He who fears death has already lost the life he covets. Already Lost
- Suffer women once to arrive at an equality with you, and they will from that moment become your superiors. Arrive
- All mankind rules its women, and we rule all mankind, but our women rule us. All
- 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… Appearance
- 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… Arrived
- An angry man opens his mouth and shuts his eyes. Anger
- 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… Anger
- Wise men learn more from fools than fools from the wise. Education
- Patience is the greatest of all virtues. All
- After I'm dead I'd rather have people ask why I have no monument than why I have one. Ask