When relating the order of importance of the Roman virtues to my life, I found many of them equally important. I grouped them for the purpose of this essay. (I named them in order) My virtue list however, rates them from 1-15. At the top of my list and rated as most important are “comitas” and “veritas”. Friendliness, courtesy and humor together with truthfulness are at the core of my beliefs. Without these virtues, life would be like a puzzle with missing pieces.
Simple courtesies such as holding a door open for the person coming in behind you or returning a lost wallet to a stranger are things that make me proud of the community that I live in. Second on my list comes “industria, firmitas and gravitas”. The combination of hard work, tenacity and responsibility are all things that build this great country. These are things that when I was a kid, I admired about adults. I knew that working hard was an honest way of living. Following through to the end is equally important.
I am grateful that our forefathers followed these virtues in daily life. Next on my list is “clementia, dignitas and humanitas”. It is evident everyday that our society feels mercy for others. An example is the devastation in the areas hit by hurricane Sandy. I think by helping the less fortunate, it gives us pride, not only personally but, within our communities. The evolution of the human spirit and the ability to be merciful on others is a testament to how civilized we have become. Fourth on my list is “honestas, salubrias, severitas and frugalitas”.
The Essay on A Good Friend Life Important Person
Thu Tran English 108 A Essay # 1 A Good Friend Most people have a lot of friendships through their life. However, it is true to think that a friend relationship is more important than a family relationship sometimes. There is a proverb that says, "A friend in need is a friend indeed." I have a lot of friends since I came to the United States, but I believe that Nancy is not only my aunt but also ...
I grouped these together because I felt that it is respectable to display wholesomeness, self -control and also economy in daily life. I think that today’s society is actually losing ground in these areas. The Internet has put everything at our fingertips. People have filled their lives and homes with “stuff” that isn’t necessary. We buy Post-it notes. We put air-fresheners in our cars. We have 5 different sized cups in out cabinets. We redecorate our bathroom because we get tired of the colors.
In doing this, we don’t exhibit self-control or wholesomeness or economy. The younger generations are more disrespectful these days. Years ago, being respectful of authority was taught in school. (Lumpkin, 2008) Even if they were wrong, it didn’t matter. They were the authority and we respected them because of that. Last, but certainly not least on my list is “prudentia, auctoritas and pietas”. Wisdom, spiritual authority and devotion to others are part of being a good person. I have read many heartbreaking stories from the damage of hurricane Sandy.
It makes me feel proud when I read the stories of the many volunteers that have come across the country to help. For example, 22 Red Cross volunteers came from Oklahoma to help in New Jersey. (“Oklahoma’s own,” November) Over thousands of years, as a human race, we have gained wisdom from our ancestor’s mistakes. Through their experiences, we have learned to adapt and make changes for the good of society as a whole. All of the virtues listed intertwine with each other and are of equal importance in my opinion. I feel you can’t have one without the other.
These virtues are the biggest part of what makes our society livable. It is fascinating to me that the world and humans have evolved but core values and virtues like the ones listed for the Roman’s so long ago have remained the same.
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Oklahoma’s own. (November, 17 2012).
Retrieved from http://www. news9. com/story/20125887/oklahoma-volunteer-returns-after-helping-hurricane-sandy-victims-in-new-jersey Lumpkin, A. (2008).
Teachers as role models. JOPERD, 79(2), Retrieved from http://www. csuchico. edu/kine/documents/teachersasrolemodels. pdf.
