"[[Marcus Aurelius]] famously described a number of what he called “epithets for the self.” Among his were: **Upright. Modest. Straightforward. Sane. Cooperative**. These were, then, the traits that served him well as emperor. "There are many other traits that could be added to this list: **Honest. Patient. Caring. Kind. Brave. Calm. Firm. Generous. Forgiving. Righteous**. There is one word, however, under which all these epithets sit: virtue." ([Location 1099](https://readwise.io/to_kindle?action=open&asin=B07QY3CZ9L&location=1099)) --- **Tags** -- [[quotes]], [[character]], [[kindness]], [[humility]], [[honesty]], [[patience]], [[courage]], [[mindfulness]], [[forgiveness]], [[personal-values]], [[leadership] ] **Source** -- [[202409180133 - B - Stillness is the Key]]