Marcus Junius Brutus quotes

Marcus Junius Brutus was a Roman politician and one of the leading conspirators in the assassination of Julius Caesar. His involvement in the plot was driven by his belief in the preservation of the Roman Republic. He is remembered as a complex figure whose actions sparked intense debate about loyalty and betrayal. Here are 3 of his quotes:

Farewell, good Strato. - Caesar now be still: I kill'd not thee with half so good a will.

Marcus Junius Brutus

The Xanthians, suspecting my kindness, have made their country the grave of their despair; the Patareans, trusting themselves to me, enjoy in all points their former liberty; it is in your power to choose the judgment of the Patareans or the fortune of the Xanthians.

Marcus Junius Brutus