Here is a list of virtues both public and personal which guided the citizens (or slaves) of ancient Rome. (Source Birth of Western Civilization, James Laughlin 1986).
Experience has taught me to believe people's actions more than their words. May my actions be the virtues described here....
PERSONAL VIRTUES
Auctoritas: "Spiritual Authority" The sense of one's social standing, built up through experience, Pietas, and Industria.
Comitas: "Humor" 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.
PUBLIC VIRTUESAbundantia: "Abundance, Plenty" The ideal of there being enough food and prosperity for all segments of society.
Aequitas: "Equity" Fair dealing both within government and among the people.
Bonus Eventus: "Good fortune" Remembrance of important positive events.
Clementia: "Clemency" Mercy, shown to other nations.
Concordia: "Concord" Harmony among the Roman people, and also between Rome and other nations.
Felicitas: "Happiness, prosperity" A celebration of the best aspects of Roman society.
Fides: "Confidence" Good faith in all commercial and governmental dealings.
Fortuna: "Fortune" An acknowledgment of positive events.
Genius: "Spirit of Rome" Acknowledgment of the combined spirit of Rome, and its people.
Hilaritas: "Mirth, rejoicing" An expression of happy times.
Justica: "Justice" As expressed by sensible laws and governance.
Laetitia: "Joy, Gladness" The celebration of thanksgiving, often of the resolution of crisis.
Liberalitas: "Liberality" Generous giving.
Libertas: "Freedom" A Virtue which has been subsequently aspired to by all cultures.
Nobilitas: "Nobility" Noble action within the public sphere.
Ops: "Wealth" Acknowledgment of the prosperity of the Roman world.
Patientia: "Endurance, Patience" The ability to weather storms and crisis.
Pax: "Peace" A celebration of peace among society and between nations.
Pietas: "Piety, Dutifulness" People paying honor to the gods.
Providentia: "Providence, Forethought" The ability of Roman society to survive trials and manifest a greater destiny.
Pudicita: "Modesty, Chastity." A public expression which belies the accusation of "moral corruptness" in ancient Rome.
Salus: "Safety" Concern for public health and welfare.
Securitas: "Confidence, Security" Brought by peace and efficient governance.
Spes: "Hope" Especially during times of difficulty.
Uberitas: "Fertility" Particularly concerning agriculture.
Virtus: "Courage" Especially of leaders within society and government.
