![]() ![]() If, then, that friend demands to know why I rose up against Caesar, this is my answer: it’s not that I loved Caesar less, but that I loved Rome more. If there’s anyone in this assembly, any dear friend of Caesar’s, I say to him that my love for Caesar was no less than his. Be wise in your judgment of me, and keep your minds alert so that you can judge me wisely. Do me the honor of believing me, and know that, upon my honor, you can believe me. Romans, countrymen, and friends! Listen to the reasons for my actions, and be silent so you can hear. Who is here so vile that will not love his country? If any, speak-for him have I offended. Who is here so rude that would not be a Roman? If any, speak-for him have I offended. Who is here so base that would be a bondman? If any, speak-for him have I offended. There is tears for his love, joy for his fortune, honor for his valor, and death for his ambition. Had you rather Caesar were living and die all slaves, than that Caesar were dead, to live all free men? As Caesar loved me, I weep for him. If then that friend demand why Brutus rose against Caesar, this is my answer: not that I loved Caesar less, but that I loved Rome more. If there be any in this assembly, any dear friend of Caesar’s, to him I say that Brutus' love to Caesar was no less than his. Censure me in your wisdom, and awake your senses that you may the better judge. Believe me for mine honor, and have respect to mine honor that you may believe. Romans, countrymen, and lovers! Hear me for my cause, and be silent that you may hear. ![]()
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