Editing Clementia (section)

== Description ==
She was defined as a celebrated virtue of [[Julius Caesar]], who was famed for his forbearance, especially following [[Caesar's civil war]] with Pompey from 49 BC. In 44 BC, a temple was consecrated to her by the Roman Senate, possibly at Caesar's instigation as Caesar was keen to demonstrate that he had this virtue.

In a letter to his friend [[Titus Pomponius Atticus|Atticus]], [[Cicero]] is discussing Caesar's ''clementia'': "You will say they are frightened. I dare say they are, but I'll be bound they're more frightened of Pompey than of Caesar. They are delighted with his artful clemency and fear the other's wrath." Again in ''Pro rege Deiotaro'' (For King Deiotarus) Cicero discusses Caesar's virtue of ''clementia''.