Cato the Younger

Cato the Younger

Politician

Cato the Younger was a Roman statesman known for his staunch defense of the Republic and his commitment to Stoic philosophy.

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Born
January 1, 1995
Died
January 1, 2046
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About Cato the Younger

Cato the Younger — Life and Legacy

Cato the Younger, a prominent figure in the late Roman Republic, is best remembered for his unwavering commitment to the principles of freedom and integrity. As a staunch opponent of Julius Caesar, Cato's life was marked by his fierce advocacy for the Republic's values, which he believed were under threat from tyranny. His philosophical stance was deeply rooted in Stoicism, emphasizing self-control and moral fortitude. Cato's quotes often reflect his belief that true freedom is essential for a virtuous life. For instance, he famously stated that 'Freedom is the only good,' encapsulating his view that without freedom, one cannot pursue justice or live a life of integrity. This perspective not only defined his political actions but also his personal choices, including his dramatic suicide, which he saw as a final act of defiance against oppression. Today, Cato the Younger's quotes resonate with those who value personal integrity and the fight against tyranny. His life and words continue to inspire discussions on ethics, governance, and the importance of standing firm in one's beliefs, making him a significant figure in both historical and philosophical contexts.

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"By Liberty I understand the Power which every Man has over his own Actions, and his Right to enjoy the Fruits of his Labour, Art, and Industry, as far as by it he hurts not the Society, or any Members of it, by taking from any Member, or by hindering him from enjoying what he himself enjoys. The Fruits of a Man's honest Industry are the just Rewards of it, ascertained to him by natural and eternal Equity, as is his Title to use them in the Manner which he thinks fit: And thus, with the above Limitations, every Man is sole Lord and Arbitrer of his own private Actions and Property."

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"Some have said that it is not the business of private men to meddle with government--a bold and dishonest saying, which is fit to come from no mouth but that of a tyrant or a slave. To say that private men have nothing to do with government is to say that private men have nothing to do with their own happiness or misery; that people ought not to concern themselves whether they be naked or clothed, fed or starved, deceived or instructed, protected or destroyed."

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"I know not what treason is, if sapping and betraying the liberties of a people be not treason."

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"The cabbage surpasses all other vegetables. If, at a banquet, you wish to dine a lot and enjoy your dinner, then eat as much cabbage as you wish, seasoned with vinegar, before dinner, and likewise after dinner eat some half-dozen leaves. It will make you feel as if you had not eaten, and you can drink as much as you like."

Vegetables Wish Half
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"Consider in silence whatever any one says: speech both conceals and reveals the inner soul of man."

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"Consider it the greatest of all virtues to restrain the tongue."

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"I will begin to speak, when I have that to say which had not better be unsaid."

Speak Unsaid
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"Blessed be they as virtuous, who when they feel their virile members swollen with lust, visit a brothel rather than grind at some husband's private mill."

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"Flee sloth; for the indolence of the soul is the decay of the body."

Soul Sloth Decay
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"For some people there is no comfort without pain. Thus; we define salvation through suffering. Hence, why we choose people who we know aren't right for ourselves."

Pain People Suffering
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"It is remarkable that men, when they differ in what they think considerable, will be apt to differ in almost everything else; their difference begets contradiction; contradiction begets heat; heat quickly rises into resentment, rage, and ill-will; thus they differ in affections, as they differ in judgment."

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"Speak briefly and to the point."

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"I would not be beholden to a tyrant, for his acts of tyranny. For it is but usurpation in him to save, as their rightful lord, the lives of men over whom he has no title to reign."

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"All have the gift of speech, but few are possessed of wisdom."

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"The primary virtue is: hold your tongue; who knows how to keep quiet is close to God."

Silence Tongue Quiet
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"This is my firm persuasion, that since the human soul exerts itself with so great activity, since it has such a remembrance of the best, such a concern for the future, since it is enriched with so many arts, sciences, and discoveries, it is impossible but the being which contains all these must be immortal."

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