Not that I loved Caesar less, but
that I loved Rome more. Had you
rather Caesar were living and die
all slaves, than that Caesar were
dead to live all freemen? As Caesar
loved me, I weep for him; as he was
fortunate, I rejoice at it; as he
was valiant, I honor him; but as he
was ambitious, I slew him.
Julius Caesar, Act 3: Scene 2