“Buy not what you want, but what you have need of; what you do not want is dear at a farthing.”
Quote by Cato the Elder
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Cato the Elder
Cato the Elder, a Roman statesman, orator, and writer, was born in 234 BC and died in 149 BC. He is known for his steadfast moral stance and his opposition to the reforms of Marius, being a key figure in the late Roman Republic. more
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