The Four Stoic Virtues
The four Stoic virtues in modern English are wisdom, justice, temperance, and courage. These virtues serve as a framework for living a virtuous and fulfilling life by guiding ethical behavior, personal growth, and resilience in the face of challenges.
✰ Wisdom: The ability to understand the world and make sound judgments, including the knowledge of what is good, bad, and indifferent.
✰ Justice: Treating others fairly and acting with kindness, doing good to others, and engaging in appropriate social interaction.
✰ Temperance: Moderation, self-restraint, and voluntary control over your desires and impulses to avoid excess.
✰ Courage: The ability to face daily challenges and struggles without complaint and to act despite fear.