Marcus Junius Brutus

Also known as Marcus Iunius Brutus, Marcus Iunius Brutus accusator

Family

Also known as Marcus Iunius Brutus, Marcus Iunius Brutus accusator

Notable quotes

“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.”
— As quoted in "Marcus Brutus" in Lives by Plutarch, as translated by John Dryden
“Your councils be long, your doings be slow, consider the end.”
— As quoted in "Marcus Brutus" in Lives by Plutarch, as translated by John Dryden
“Yes, indeed, we must fly, but not with our feet, but with our hands..”
— As quoted in "Marcus Brutus" in Lives by Plutarch, as translated by John Dryden. Said supporting suicide to escape when someone said they had to escape.

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