Quote by Cato The Elder

It is a difficult matter to argue with the belly since it has no ears.

It is a difficult matter to argue with the belly since it ha

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This quote highlights the futility of trying to reason or argue with someone who is driven solely by their appetite or need for immediate gratification. The "belly" symbolizes our primal desires or instincts, which are not governed by rationality or logic. Trying to persuade or convince someone who is solely focused on their own immediate needs and desires is likely to be ineffective, as they are not open to hearing reason or considering alternative perspectives.

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