Friends, I owe more tears to this dead man than you shall see me pay

Friends, I owe more tears to this dead man than you shall see me pay

The line "Friends, I owe more tears to this dead man than you shall see me pay" is spoken by the character of Antony in William Shakespeare's play "Julius Caesar". This line is a powerful declaration of Antony's grief and loyalty towards Caesar, who has just been assassinated by a group of conspirators led by Brutus.

Antony's words convey a deep sense of sorrow and loss for his beloved friend and mentor, Caesar. Despite the fact that Antony is surrounded by friends and allies who may not fully understand or appreciate his grief, he is determined to honor Caesar's memory in his own way. By stating that he owes more tears to Caesar than he will outwardly show, Antony is expressing the depth of his emotions and the intensity of his mourning.