The Classic Roman Virtues of Marcus Aurelius

• The following is a list of the 14 classic roman virtues as defined by Marcus Aurelius.  I'd like for us to reflect on them and how we can makes them habits of practice in our daily lives and modern figures who exemplify the specific virtues we can promote as modern heroes.  Please pick one of the virtues and write a paragraph or paper on it to attach in the commentary section below. 
• Auctoritas - "Spiritual Authority" - The sense of one's social standing, built up through experience, Pietas, and Industria.
• Comitas - "Humour" - 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.