Author of quotes: The Cato Senior

Human life is like iron. If you eat it in case it wears away, if not to eat - it eats rust.

The one who beats his wife or child, raises his hand to the highest Shrine.

Ceterum censeo Carthaginem esse delendam.
Furthermore, I think Carthage must be destroyed!

It is hard, if life is lived with one, and have to make excuses in front of others.

Master deed, the words are there.

For me, it is better that people ask: "why Cato has no monument?", than "why does Cato have a monument?".

It's one thing to make the other hurry.

Men: "women will Hardly be on a par with you, he will be above you."

It's amazing how you can keep from laughing, the diviners, looking at each other.

Who are serious in ridiculous matters, he will be ridiculous in serious.
(Who empty cases attached importance, the important things is just an empty person.)

With the talkers don't argue: it is given to all, wisdom of the soul to few.