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The Good

  • Auctoritas — “Spiritual Authority” — The sense of one’s social standing, built up through experience, Pietas, and Industria.
  • Comitas — “Humour” — Ease of manner, courtesy, openness, and friendliness.
  • Clementia — “Mercy” — Mildness and gentleness.
  • Dignitas — “Dignity” — A sense of self-worth, personal pride.
  • Firmitas — “Tenacity” — Strength of mind, the ability to stick to one’s purpose.
  • Frugalitas — “Frugalness” — Economy and simplicity of style, without being miserly.
  • Gravitas — “Gravity” — A sense of the importance of the matter at hand, responsibility and earnestness.
  • Honestas — “Respectability” — The image that one presents as a respectable member of society.
  • Humanitas — “Humanity” — Refinement, civilization, learning, and being cultured.
  • Industria — “Industriousness” — Hard work.
  • Pietas — “Dutifulness” — More than religious piety; a respect for the natural order socially, politically, and religiously. Includes the ideas of patriotism and devotion to others.
  • Prudentia — “Prudence” — Foresight, wisdom, and personal discretion.
  • Salubritas — “Wholesomeness” — Health and cleanliness.
  • Severitas — “Sternness” — Gravity, self-control.
  • Veritas — “Truthfulness” — Honesty in dealing with others.

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