To be a leader is being able to make difficult decisions in difficult times, all the leaders can make difficult decisions but not like Brutus he had to decide between being loyal to the Roman Republic and his best friends life. At this time many people would crumble and give up because the citizens of Rome that by Killing Caesar would be an act of tyranny, but Brutus being a true born leader made a decision following his morals and believes that was to protect the citizens of Rome and do every he can can to protect Rome and its values.
“If there be any in this assembly, any dear friend of
Caesar's, to him I say, that Brutus' love to Caesar was no less than his. If then that friend demand why Brutus rose against Caesar, this is my answer:
--Not that I loved Caesar less, but that I loved
Rome more”
He showed his true character and his courage by standing in what he believed in and never backing down from his decision even when times were harsh. The quote above shows that Brutus wasn't ambitious or angry at Caesar, he just wanted the good for the people and by doing that Brutus portrayed a really good image of his courage by making difficult decisions and dying for what he really believed in. BRUTUS
What means this shouting? I do fear the people
Choose Caesar for their king.
CASSIUS
Ay, do you fear it?
Then must I think you would not have it so.
BRUTUS
I would not, Cassius, yet I love him well.
He love all his friends, people, but most of all Rome. Most people wouldn't be able to make the decision Brutus made, and even though Julius Caesar was his friend