Brutus did not believe that Cicero was trustworthy enough to include him in the plot. No other ancient personality has inspired as much venomous dislike as Cicero. He also exaggerated the democratic qualities of Republican Rome, and for defending the Roman oligarchy against the popular reforms of Caesar.
He was also seen as being vain, pompous, and hypocritical in his personality. He tended to show support for popular causes that he privately despised. He had significant inconsistencies in his beliefs. He was also very indecisive, and he was prone to overreaction when it came to political and private change.
Brutus did not believe that Cicero was trustworthy enough to include him in the plot. No other ancient personality has inspired as much venomous dislike as Cicero. He also exaggerated the democratic qualities of Republican Rome, and for defending the Roman oligarchy against the popular reforms of Caesar.
He was also seen as being vain, pompous, and hypocritical in his personality. He tended to show support for popular causes that he privately despised. He had significant inconsistencies in his beliefs. He was also very indecisive, and he was prone to overreaction when it came to political and private change.