"[[Cato]] not only refused to surrender to [[Caesar]] as he fought to preserve the [[Roman Republic]], **he demanded that no one ask for mercy or clemency on his behalf. Because that would mean he had been beaten**, that he had been conquered by the forces of tyranny, and that was not the case." --- **Tags** -- [[quotes]], [[courage]], [[reputation]], [[personal-values]], [[character]] **Source** -- [[202409180128 - B - Courage is Calling]]