And be not jealous on me, gentle Brutus: Were I a common laugher, or did use To stale with ordinary oaths my love To every new protester; if you know That I do fawn on men and hug them hard And after scandal them, or if you know That I profess myself in banqueting To all the rout, then hold me dangerous. ... What means this shouting? I do fear, the people Choose Caesar for their king. CASSIUS

A soothsayer advises Caesar that the fifteenth of March will be a dangerous day for him. When Caesar and others exit, Cassius and Brutus remain behind. Cassius urges Brutus to oppose Caesar for fear that Caesar may become king.

Such men as he be never at heart’s ease Whiles they behold a greater than themselves, And therefore are they very dangerous. I rather tell thee what is to be feared Than what I fear, for always I am Caesar. (1.2.198-212) Here, Caesar is speaking to Antony about why he would fear Cassius.

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June 6, 2019 - I'd like to surround myself with fat, well-fed men who sleep soundly at night. But look at Cassius over there. He has a hungry look about him. He thinks too much. Men like that are dangerous. Don't fear him, Caesar, he's not dangerous.

July 2, 2025 - Such men as he be never at heart’s ease Whiles they behold a greater than themselves, And therefore are they very dangerous. I rather tell thee what is to be feared Than what I fear, for always I am Caesar. Come on my right hand, for this ear is deaf, And tell me truly what thou think’st of him. ... [To ANTONY so that only he can hear] If only he were fatter! But I’m not afraid of him. Yet, if I myself were capable of fear, I don’t know of any man I would avoid more than skinny Cassius.

He’s not dangerous. He is a noble Roman, and well given. Caesar: Would he were fatter, but I fear him not. Yet if I were afraid, the man I would most fear would be Cassius. Such men as he are never at hearts ease while they behold a greater then themselves, and are, therefore, very dangerous.

March 10, 2025 - To all the rout; then hold me dangerous. ... Choose Caesar for their king. ... Then must I think you would not have it so. I would not, Cassius, yet I love him well.

May 8, 2020 - Cassius: Why, man, he doth bestride the narrow world Like a Colossus, / and we petty men Walk under his huge legs and peep about To find ourselves dishonourable graves. / Men at some time are masters of their fates: / The fault, dear Brutus, is not in our stars, / But in ourselves, that we are underlings. / Brutus and Caesar: what should be in that ‘Caesar’? / (F) Why should that name be sounded more than yours?

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Several times during their conversation, Cassius and Brutus hear shouts and the sounds of trumpets. Caesar re-enters with his attendants and, in passing, he remarks to Mark Antony that he feels suspicious of Cassius, who "has a lean and hungry look; / He thinks too much. Such men are dangerous."

March 10, 2025 - Cassius from bondage will deliver Cassius. ... Therein, ye gods, you tyrants do defeat. ... Never lacks power to dismiss itself. ... I can shake off at pleasure. ... The power to cancel his captivity. ... But that he sees the Romans are but sheep. He were no lion were not Romans hinds. ... Begin it with weak straws. What trash is Rome, ... My answer must be made. But I am armed, And dangers are to me indifferent.

Plays Sonnets Poems Concordance Advanced Search About OSS · Flourish Soothsayer. Caesar! Caesar. Ha! who calls? Casca. Bid every noise be still: peace yet again! Caesar. Who is it in the press that calls on me? 100 I hear a tongue, shriller than all the music, Cry 'Caesar!'

Were I a common laugher, or did use To stale with ordinary oaths my love To every new protester; if you know That I do fawn on men and hug them hard And after scandal them, or if you know That I profess myself in banqueting To all the rout, then hold me dangerous. (1.2.77-84) Here Cassius tries to convince Brutus that he would make a better leader than Brutus' friend, Julius Caesar.

1931 You know that you are Brutus that speaks this, 1932 15 Or, by the gods, this speech were else your last. BRUTUS 1933 The name of Cassius honors this corruption, 1934 And chastisement doth therefore hide his head. p. 151 CASSIUS 1935 Chastisement? BRUTUS 1936 Remember March; the ides of March remember. 1937 20 Did not great Julius bleed for justice’ sake?

March 10, 2025 - Look how he makes to Caesar. Mark him. ... Be sudden, for we fear prevention. ... For I will slay myself. Cassius, be constant.

Warning Antony that Cassius’s envy is dangerous, he says, “I rather tell thee what is to be feared / Than what I fear; for always I am Caesar” (1.2.221–22). Alone with his wife, who urges him to heed the portents of disaster and stay ...

February 5, 2022 - Cassius convinces Brutus to join the conspiracy with his memorable quote: "The fault, dear Brutus, is not in our stars, but in ourselves, that we are underlings." ... The video showcases how Cassius's quotes reveal his complex motivations and ...

As they prepare for war Brutus and Cassius argue with each other. Explore this moment from Act 4 Scene 2 of Shakespeare's play, with annotated text, galleries and videos of the scene in performance.

September 4, 2025 - The quote highlights Cassius's caution, Brutus's authority, and the theme of fate versus free will in Julius Caesar. This quote reveals Cassius's deep unease about Brutus's decision to allow Mark Antony to speak at Caesar's funeral. Cassius, who has been consistently wary and pragmatic, senses the danger in giving Antony a public platform, but ultimately defers to Brutus's judgment.