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By whom was Cato criticised?

  • Contemporaries and historians

  • Caesar

  • Pompey

  • His followers

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Cato, known for his strict moral principles and conservative views, faced criticism from both his contemporaries and historians. He was often regarded as stubborn, inflexible, and overly critical of others. Some contemporaries, such as Cicero, criticized his lack of eloquence and political pragmatism. Historians have also highlighted his excessive frugality and his role in the destruction of Carthage, which contributed to Rome's eventual decline.
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