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(
megalopsuchia
), magnanimity: nobility in dealing with events; magnificence of soul, together with reason.

(
philanthr
ō
pia
), love of humanity, or kindness: the easy-going character state of being friendly to people; the state of being helpful to people; the trait of gratefulness; memory, together with helpfulness.

(
eusebeia
), piety: justice concerning the gods; the ability to serve the gods voluntarily;
[413]
the correct conception of the honor due to gods; knowledge of the honor due to gods.

(
agathon
), good: that which is for its own sake.

(
aphobia
), fearlessness: the state in which we are not subject to fear.

(
apatheia
), passionlessness: the state in which we are not subject to passions.

(
eir
ē
n
ē
), peace: a quiet period in respect of military conflict.

(
r
ā
ithumia
), laziness: inertia of the soul; having no passion in the spirited part.

(
deinot
ē
s
), cleverness: the disposition which enables its possessor to hit upon his particular objective.

(
philia
), friendship: agreeing about what is admirable and just; deciding on the same way of life; having the same views about moral decision and moral [b] conduct; agreeing on a way of life; sharing on the basis of benevolence; sharing in rendering and accepting favors.

(
eugeneia
), nobility: the virtue of a noble character; a soul well cultivated in words and deeds.

(
hairesis
), selection: correct evaluation.

(
eunoia
), benevolence: kindliness of a man towards another.

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