Quotes by Cato The Elder

Grasp the subject, the words will follow. >>

I think the first virtue is to restrain the tongue; he approaches near >>

If you are ruled by mind you are a king; if by body, a slave. >>

Quotations about Silence

Silence is the ultimate weapon of power. >>

If you don't say anything, you won't be called on to repeat it. >>

There are times when silence has the loudest voice. >>

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.

Cato The Elder