Distichs of Cato

About “Distichs of Cato”

The Distichs of Cato is a Latin collection of proverbial wisdom and morality attributed to an unknown author from the 3rd or 4th century AD. It was widely used as a Latin textbook and moral guide during the Middle Ages. The text remained popular into the 18th century, when it was used by Benjamin Franklin to learn Latin. It was translated into multiple languages and remained in use as a teaching tool in parts of Britain well into the 19th century. Its enduring presence in education highlights its value as both a linguistic and ethical resource. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.)