esar less but that I loved Rome more Had you rather Caesar

Last updated: 3/31/2023

esar less but that I loved Rome more Had you rather Caesar were living and 25 die all slaves than that Caesar were dead to live all free men As Caesar loved me I weep for him as he was fortunate I rejoice at it as he was valiant I honour him but as he was ambitious I slew him There is tears for his love joy for his 30 fortune honour for his valour and death for his ambition Who is here so base that would be a bondman 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 35 vile that will not love his country If any speak for him have I offended I pause for a reply of that To convince people that his priority is the public s well being To convince people that Caesar is not the monster he is believed to be To beg for the mercy of Roman citizens who question his deeds To make sense of his own actions which he took without regard for consequence