Personal Virtues
These are the qualities of life to which every citizen should aspire. They are the heart of the Via Romana--theRoman Way--and are thought to be those qualities which gave the RomanRepublic the moral strength to conquer and civilize the world:- Auctoritas--"Spiritual Authority": The sense of one's socialstanding, built up through experience, Pietas, and Industria.
- Comitas--"Humor": Ease of manner, courtesy, openness, andfriendliness.
- Clementia--"Mercy": Mildness and gentleness.
- Dignitas--"Dignity": A sense of self-worth, personal pride.
- Firmitas--"Tenacity": Strength of mind, the ability to stick toone's purpose.
- Frugalitas--"Frugalness": Economy and simplicity of style, withoutbeing miserly.
- Gravitas--"Gravity": A sense of the importance of the matter athand, responsibility and earnestness.
- Honestas--"Respectibility": The image that one presents as arespectable member of society.
- Humanitas--"Humanity": Refinement, civilization, learning, and beingcultured.
- Industria--"Industriousness": Hard work.
- Pietas--"Dutifulness": More than religious piety; a respect for thenatural order socially, politically, and religiously. Includes the ideasof 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.