Lucius Cassius. A contemporary of Julius Caesar.
Cassius was accepting bribes.
Brutus is an idealist; Cassius is a pragmatist. Cassius was taking bribes and not punishing such corruption in his officers and Brutus didn't like it
Brutus argues against taking bribes by emphasizing the importance of integrity and moral virtue in leadership. He believes that accepting bribes compromises one's principles and the trust placed in public officials. Brutus contends that true honor and loyalty to the state should prevail over personal gain, as accepting bribes ultimately undermines the common good and the ideals of justice. In his view, maintaining ethical standards is essential for a just and effective governance.
For punishing a man for taking bribes after Cassius wrote to him informing him he knew the man and to not punish him
Brutus publicly condemned Lucius Pellus for taking bribes.
Brutus publicly condemned Lucius Pellus for taking bribes.
Brutus needed money to pay his soldiers and Cassius would not give him any money because he was taking bribes from people, then that ticked off Brutus
Cassius and Brutus are allies until Cassius accuses Brutus of taking bribes. Brutus refuses to lift the accusation and the two have a falling out.
Cassius and Brutus are allies until Cassius accuses Brutus of taking bribes. Brutus refuses to lift the accusation and the two have a falling out.
Lucius Cassius. A contemporary of Julius Caesar.
Cassius's taking of bribes.
Cassius was mad. It is an insult to Cassius for Brutus to condemn Lucius Pella. Cassius had vouched for Pella in letters to Brutus, which Brutus ignored. So in a way Brutus is devaluing Cassius word or honor. Honor was pretty huge for men in Rome.
Cassius was accepting bribes.
Cassius has been less than honest; he takes bribes from soldiers who want to be promoted. He has also tolerated one of his corrupt officers who has taken bribes from people outside of the army. Brutus has had this man arrested, and censures Cassius for his own corruption.
Brutus is an idealist; Cassius is a pragmatist. Cassius was taking bribes and not punishing such corruption in his officers and Brutus didn't like it
Brutus values honor and integrity above all else, so he does not want Cassius to tarnish their cause by engaging in corrupt activities like taking bribes. He believes that their actions should be driven by noble intentions and not tainted by greed or dishonesty. By refusing to take bribes, Brutus upholds his commitment to principled leadership and sets a moral example for others to follow.