What are the 4 values that ancient Rome was founded on?
There was only one core Roman virtue: Veritas (truthfulness, honesty). It was personified by the goddess Veritas, who, being the mother of Virtus, was considered the root of all virtue. If you lived an honest life you would be bound to be virtuous.The other Roman virtues were: Auctoritas(spiritual authority, the sense of one's social standing, built through experience; together with Pietas, and Industria it was considered essential for officials), Dignitas(dignity, a sense of self-worth and self-esteem), Industria(hard work), Severitas(sternness, self-control, which was considered to be tied to gravitas), Gravitasgravity, responsibility, being earnest, a sense of the importance of the matter at hand), Pietas(dutifulness, respect the established order: religious, social and political, fulfilment of pious obligation to the gods honouring your patrons and honouring other people), Disciplina(discipline abiding to the law and upholding the duties of citizenship), Honestas(respectability, being a respectable member of society), Firmitas(tenacity strength of mind, and the ability to stick to the task without wavering), Constantia(perseverance endurance in the face of hardship and military stamina), Prudentia, (prudence, wisdom and discretion), Salubritas(health and cleanliness), Virtus(manliness, from vir, man in Latin, courage, character, valour and excellence), Comitas(ease of manner, courtesy and friendliness), Frugalitas(frugality, simplicity in lifestyle), Clementia(mercy, forgiveness, mildness and gentleness), Iustitia(justice, sense of moral worth to an action), Humanitas(humanity, refinement, being cultured).