I will begin to speak, when I have that to say which had not better be unsaid. Cato the Younger More Quotes by Cato the Younger More Quotes From Cato the Younger Those magistrates who can prevent crime, and do not, in effect encourage it. Cato the Younger magistrates effects crime Don't promise twice what you can do at once. Cato the Younger can-do promise I think the first wisdom is to restrain the tongue. Cato the Younger tongue talking thinking Should anyone attempt to deceive you by false expressions, and not be a true friend at heart, act in the same manner, and thus art will defeat art. [If you would catch a man let him think he is catching you.] Cato the Younger true-friend art thinking Do not expect good from another's death. Cato the Younger Never travel by sea when you can go by land. Cato the Younger land sea travel In conversation avoid the extremes of forwardness and reserve. Cato the Younger extremes reserves conversation The best way to keep good acts in memory is to refresh them with new. Cato the Younger charity memories way Good-breeding is the art of showing men, by external signs, the internal regard we have for them. It arises from good sense, improved by conversing with good company. Cato the Younger good-company men art