Cato the Younger, a renowned Roman politician, was born in 95 BC. He is known for his steadfast moral stance and opposition to the reforms of Marius. During his political career, he actively participated in debates, opposed the aristocratic system, and supported the interests of the common people. Cato's words and actions had a profound impact on Roman politics.
Related Quotes
“Wise men are more dependent on fools than fools on wise men.”
“I know not what treason is, if sapping and betraying the liberties of a people be not treason.”
“In conversation avoid the extremes of forwardness and reserve.”
“Those magistrates who can prevent crime, and do not, in effect encourage it.”
“Regard not dreams, since they are but the images of our hopes and fears.”
“Consider it the greatest of all virtues to restrain the tongue.”
“Flee sloth; for the indolence of the soul is the decay of the body.”
“All have the gift of speech, but few are possessed of wisdom.”
“Consider in silence whatever any one says: speech both conceals and reveals the inner soul of man.”
“The best way to keep good acts in memory is to refresh them with new.”
“I will begin to speak, when I have that to say which had not better be unsaid.”
“The primary virtue is: hold your tongue; who knows how to keep quiet is close to God.”