The philosopher lives as though preparing for death. - Cato the Elder

"The philosopher lives as though preparing for death."

Cato the Elder Philosophy

Statesman Ancient Rome 234–149

More from Cato the Elder

"Carthago delenda est"

"The budding of virtue is the beginning of liberty"

"Wise men learn from the mistakes of others; fools by their own"

"It is not enough to know what is good; one must have the courage to do it"

"I've seen the worst humanity has to offer."

"Sometimes I wonder if the world is worth saving."

"Every choice shapes our destiny."

"Order is the foundation of a good life."