{Roman Virtues}[16th February 1991]

[Redbook8:259][19910216:1220]{Roman Virtues}[16th February 1991]

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‘The cardinal Roman virtues, which were Rome’s most steadfast support and the guarantor of its survival, had already asserted themselves. Rome was characterised by a profound patriotism* that had consistently subordinated** the individual to the group and always resolved the conflicts of duty to the benefit of the state. The deep sense of the permanence of the state assured a continuing respect *** for ancestral custom, although it did not entail a rejection of innovation.**** But this continuity could be assured only by the exercise of a high level of morality,# which gave first place to the civic virtues of unwavering piety and good faith. #** Virtus, pietas, fides: these guaranteed the survival and growth of Rome.’

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#**– E[ncyclopaedia] B[ritannica] 20:313

[& see next ts entry but one, [Redbook8:260][19910216:1220c]{Roman Law}[16th February 1991]]

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