I come to bury Caesar, not to praise him. The evil that men do lives after them; the good is oft interred with their bones.

Summary

This quote is from William Shakespeare's play, Julius Caesar. It is spoken by Antony, one of the characters, after the assassination of Caesar. He is clarifying his stance, indicating that he does not come to speak in Caesar's honor and defend him, but rather to criticize the wrongdoings committed by individuals, which are often remembered long after their death. Antony believes that people tend to forget the good they have done and only remember the negative aspects, implying that Caesar was not entirely virtuous.

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