You forgot the best part about Cincinnatus, near the end of his life, one of his sons was put on trail for military incompetence. It looked like he was going to be found guilty with the penalty of death. The defense asked "Who will go tell Cincinnatus should we convict him ?". He was immediatly aqcuitted, no one could bring themselves to break the heart of a old man who served his country so honorably.
@@romanroads It's really important though, it's the pay off basically living honorably instead becoming corrupt threw power. There's a lot of subtle context there, where a dictator would just prevent the trail of his son all together and such. It's the entire reason why he isn't just some succesful commander but was idolized as the perfect citizen.
With respect, there is no man who cannot be corrupted by power. Cincinnatus and Washington were well aware of that fact, but they choose a different path for themselves and their countries. Both men were wise and honorable patriots with the moral courage to recognize that weakness of human nature and to reject it for a greater good. Washington, like Cincinnatus was a true patriot, a gentleman, a revolutionary and a dreamer. In his vision, the possibility of transforming this new nation into a dictatorship (no matter how convenient or lucrative for him) was a an act of treason against his country and his ideals, inspired by the principles of the enlightenment. Their humbleness, wisdom and fortitude of character bore the trait-marks of what makes some people great. They strive for what is just without forgetting the simple truths of life. Many times the real moral virtues lie hidden in the hearts of countless men and women just waiting to be discovered and actualized. If they found them and believe in them, the only barrier is to find the true courage to put them into practice. Cincinnatus and Washington are examples of real people finding that moral courage and believing in them. I hope other public figures in office in the U.S and around the world realize the vital importance of these truths, because those are the real cradle of patriotism and honor, and not the fake promises of a brave new world commonly found in all our politicians. Their greatness was based in humbleness, real patriotism, moral rectitude and a particular fortitude of character. They set an example for all of us and for that, they shall live in eternal glory. KUDOS
Not really. Cincinnatus was one of about thirty dictators who all voluntarily relinquished there six month terms as dictator. Julius Caesar was the first not to relinquish it, thus causing him to be assassinated by the Senate. Later his adopted son & nephew Octavian (Augustus) would transform the Oligarchy known as the Roman Republic into the Roman Principate.
Well, I don’t know if anybody from Cincinnati OH knows where their name came from, but rest assured. You helped a Californian learn something interesting today, so there’s that, that’s a feat in and of itself.
I have heard two anecdotes regarding Washington and his refusal to stay in power. After the Revolutionary War he was supposedly urged by some of his officers to make himself king of America, and his reply was: "I did not fight George the Third to become George the First." And Napoleon once grumbled that "People wanted me to be another Washington, but who could do that?"
Yay, I'm so happy! I heard the story of Cincinnatus as a kid but even when I studied Roman history in college he never came up. My least favorite part of college actually was how they never seem to draw one thing from another, how correlations are made across time and space. Seeing as you just not only reassured me that I havnt been telling friends a wrong version of the story for all these years, you also just made doubly sure to bring up the correlations that were/are still being made. I WANT MORE OF THIS!
What staggers me is how entitled today's generation is to argue that a man of the highest integrity like George Washington, the father of America, should be remembered for owning slaves, not the countless signs of integrity he showed during the toughest period of America's history. Thank you for the wonderful video. History is so beautifully complex.
I am really amazed and glad to see that there are still Americans who actually look at their country's history with objective lenses but also with pride and reverence. I feared most of the academics and historian were nothing but CRT spouting 1619 proponents/revisionists. Glad I am wrong.
I think Cincinnatus assumed the role of dictator twice during his life, both times departing the role as soon as the crises were over. The founding fathers must have all had the apprehension of future empire on their minds as they established a republic, since many were versed in Greek and Roman literature and history.
The 1st time....Cincinnatus was young....he defeated Rome's enemies and renounced the dictatorship in 15 days, even though he was entitled to 6 months!! Later in life...he was made dictator AGAIN. He was 80 years old the 2nd time! He defeated Rome's enemies again...and renounced the dictatorship...it took him 3 weeks this time...at 80+ years old....he was not in his prime anyway more!! Long live the great Cincinnatus!
@@tradcathgroyper7411 Livy has the best written information that we have on him even though he wrote during the Julio Claudian era. Likely some legend gets mixed in over the time in between, but the two terms as dictator are accepted by most modern historians.
I believe there is a statue of Lucius Quinctius Cincinnatus, in, Cincinnati Ohio!! THAT shows how much of a Great Man he was!!!! ALL HAIL Lucius Quinctius Cincinnatus 🛡️🙌 A True Roman of Virtue, Nobility, Loyalty, Humility, Skill, Selfless, Loving, and Perfection!!
You should not say thug life. The phrase comes from the Thuggees of India who were murderers and criminals and it is not a coincidence that elites tattoo this on their bodies and put it in popular music. The thuggees were like the first drug running gang in service to the ruling elite. I’d urge you to look up Bishop Larry gaiters if you want to know more. Not cool, never was
Love this!!!! You sir, did a Wonderful job!! 👏🙌🛡️ Lucius Quinctius Cincinnatus was a TRUE Roman!!!! And far greater than Caesar and Sulla, who Not only marched on Rome, but took power by FORCE! Where Lucius Quinctius Cincinnatus was ASKED to become dictator, and only kept his power until the crisis and celebrations we're over!! #GloryToRome 🛡️🙌⚔️🗡️ (Though Sulla at least kept Rome a Republic and respected the Republic by stepping down, Caesar though?? As I have unwaivering Love and Passion for Rome, I despise Caesar and his family!! They were the reasons for the Destruction of the Noble Republic!! 🤬😓 Technically Gaius Marius also, for making the Roman Military more loyal to generals than Rome ITSELF!!!!)
I been orbiting its factitude for quite awhile and while you skirt between ignorance and cultism's, us others been normatively insuring the beating heart of our great republic...
"everyone back then had a classical education" Yeaaaaa no. All of the aristocratic upper class had that kind of education. Most people had little or no education.
