"It is a hard matter, my fellow citizens, to argue with the belly, since it has no ears"

This quote by Marcus Porcius Cato is a metaphor for the trouble of convincing somebody to do something when they are not interested. The metaphor is that it resembles trying to argue with somebody who has no ears, as the belly has no ears. This quote is a pointer that it is tough to encourage somebody to do something if they are not interested. It is a tip that it is important to be knowledgeable about the inspirations of others and to be able to understand their perspective. This quote is also a reminder that it is necessary to be client and understanding when trying to convince someone to do something. It is very important to be respectful and to listen to their perspective, even if it is various from yours. This quote is a tip that it is important to be aware of the inspirations of others and to be able to comprehend their perspective. It is also a pointer that it is very important to be client and understanding when trying to encourage someone to do something.