Law of Success (21st Century Edition)

PLEASING PERSONALITY 645

Uust what Antony would have said in the beginning, but he knew it
would have a more desirable effect if he planted the thought in the
minds of the mob and permitted them to say it themselves.]

Antony: You will compel me then to read the will?
Then make a ring about the corpse of Caesar,
And let me show you him that made the will.
Shall I descend, and will you give me leave?

[This was the point at which Brutus should have begun to look for
a back door through which to make his escape.]

All: Come down.

Second Citizen: Descend.

Third Citizen: Room for Antony, most noble Antony.

Antony: Nay, press not so upon me, stand far of£

[He knew this command would make them want to draw nearer, which
is what he wanted them to do.]

All: Stand back. Room.

Antony: If you have tears, prepare to shed them now.
You all do know this mantle; I remember
The first time ever Caesar put it on;
'Twas on a summer's evening, in his tent,
That day he overcame the Nervii;
Look, in this place ran Cassius' dagger through;
See what a rent the envious Casca made;
Through this the well-beloved Brutus stabb'd;
And as he plucked his cursed steel away,
Mark how the blood of Caesar followed it,
As rushing out of doors, to be resolved
If Brutus so unkindly knock'd or no;
For Brutus, as you know, was Caesar's angel;
Judge, 0 you gods, how dearly Caesar loved him!