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After Im dead Id rather have people ask why I have no monument than why I have one
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"After I'm dead I'd rather have people ask why I have no monument than why I have one"

- Cato the Younger

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Cato the Younger was a Roman statesman and also philosopher who stayed in the 1st century BC. He was understood for his patient and conventional views. This quote mirrors his idea that a person's legacy must be based upon their activities as well as not on product possessions. He thought that a person's heritage ought to be based upon their character as well as the effect they carried the world. He wanted to be remembered for his activities and also except any type of product properties he might have had. He wanted individuals to bear in mind him for his payments to society as well as except any type of monuments or other product possessions. He intended to be born in mind for his character and also the impact he carried the world. This quote reflects his belief that an individual's legacy should be based on their activities and out material properties. He wanted to be kept in mind for his payments to society and not for any type of monoliths or other material ownerships. He intended to be remembered for his personality and also the influence he carried the world.

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Cato the Younger This quote is written / told by Cato the Younger between 95 BC and 46 BC. He was a famous Politician from Rome. The author also have 3 other quotes.

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