Nov 21, 2008

Julius Caesar | Selected Quotes

For let the gods so speed me as I love
The name of honor more than I fear death.
(I, ii)

As explained in the thematic discussion there is much in the way of political dilemmas in the play. Brutus, in this same scene, lets it be know that he fears the people will anoint Caesar as their king, subordinating their liberty to him. In this quote, Brutus is explaining that his opposition to Caesar's rule is based on honorable intentions, and not selfish motives.

...and this man
Is now become a god; and Cassius is
A wretched creature, and must...