The Romans had the word "Virtus," to describe the list of ideal traits or "virtue

s," they desired in their citizens. It is not surprise that the stem of this wor
d, "vir," means "man," and that a better definition of virtus is masculine trait
s beneficial to society. They knew they needed strong men to survive and prosper
. Why is this important to us? Cicero says it best in his version of The Republi
c. "Virtus in usu sui tota posita est." "Virtue lies entirely in its own use." U
se it or lose it. Or, as we say a bit more often: A man does. You are not a man
unless you act like one. So get up and do it. We're all lucky enough to know how
.