The best intentions of good, noble people can lead to tragedy, as in The Tragedy of Julius Caesar. In The Tragedy of Julius Caesar, Caesar was killed even though the conspirators had good intentions. Caesar was the leader of Rome and had a great deal of power. Although, he was not known as one to let emotions or power get the best of him, as Brutus even said, “And, to speak truth of Caesar, I have not known when his affections swayed more than his reason.” (2.1 19-21) . However, the conspirators felt that rulers abuse their powers when they separate it from compassion: “Th' abuse of greatness is when it disjoins remorse from power.” (2.1 18-19) Brutus was concerned that Caesar was ambitious and that alongside power he could become dangerous.