Virtue and wisdom
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virtue · wisdom · good judgement · sagacious · true good · wise
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Letters to Lucilius (Latin)
For that true good does not die, it is certain and everlasting, namely wisdom and virtue;
in the texts
To Timotheus
The practical excellence and judgment expected of Timotheus and other rulers.
so that, if you are faithful to your present reputation, you will not lack those who will praise both your wisdom and this choice.
I think that the reports which have been noised abroad about your father will also contribute a great deal of credibility to the general opinion of your good judgement and superiority to all others;
but if you already have enough of these and wish virtue, fair reputation, and the goodwill of your subjects in general, you should heed my words and emulate those rulers who govern their states well and should endeavor to surpass them.
Letters to Lucilius
The only true and immortal good, as opposed to the mortal goods men chase
For that true good does not die, it is certain and everlasting, namely wisdom and virtue;