A strong household, like a strong republic, is built not on whims but on unyielding foundations of law. Without clear rules, men become no...

A good paterfamilias must know how to tend not only his fields but also his household, including the bodies of his family and workers....

A well-managed estate provides for itself. Wine is not a luxury, but a necessity for health, sustenance, and the morale of your household. Follow...

A prudent pater familias wastes nothing the gods and the soil provide. The sun, a gift to all, can preserve the sweetness of your...

A persistent cough weakens a man and makes him unfit for labor. It is the duty of the master of the house to see...

A household, like a farm, is an enterprise that thrives on order and perishes in chaos. A wise master does not leave the running...

In times of hardship, you cannot afford to place your trust in a weak or deceitful man. A community is like a farm: it...

In times of turmoil, men look for clever new solutions and are led astray by Greek sophistry and empty novelty. This is folly. True...

The overseer, the vilicus, must be the first to rise and the last to rest. He is the master's eyes and hands when the...

A paterfamilias must ensure his buildings are sound and his water is clean. Flimsy work is a waste of labor and invites ruin. I...

A Roman's strength, and thus the strength of the Republic itself, is not found in lavish banquets or the soft cushions of the Greeks....

A well-managed estate provides for its own needs. Chief among these is oil, for it fuels our lamps, enriches our food, and cleanses our...

Before you lay a single stone or plant one seed, the fate of your household is decided by the ground you choose. A man's...

Pay heed. Of all vegetables, the cabbage is first. It will feed your family and serve as your physician, saving you from the costly...