"The Founders were products of the Western tradition and they looked to its entire history—from the ancients to the Enlightenment and everything in between—for inspiration and guidance in justifying the revolution and, later, when creating the Constitution."
"Standard for civic virtue. Refusal of power (Washington/Cincinnatus). Statesmanship (Cicero). Opposition to tyranny (Brutus)."
"They viewed the fall of the Roman republic as a civilizational tragedy."
"In the story of the fall of the Roman Republic it was Julius Caesar who was the good guy."
Ron DeSantis praised 'The Golden Thread: A History of the Western Tradition' on social media, linking the Founding Fathers' inspiration to ancient history. He highlighted key lessons from ancient figures, such as civic virtue and opposition to tyranny. This sparked a debate among social media users, with some defending Caesar's role in history against the Founders' views. DeSantis maintained that the Founders detested Caesar, viewing the fall of the Roman Republic as a significant tragedy for civilization.
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