virtue
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Heraclitus proclaimed sophrosyne as the greatest of virtues, but what is sophrosyne exactly? Sōphrosynē is a Greek word that is often translated as “prudence,” “moderation,” or “temperance” from sōphrōn, “a sound mind.” In Greek thought, self-control and moderation were literally the sign of a healthy mental state. Plato had this to say about sophrosyne: “Sophrosyne
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Years ago (and don’t think I don’t feel old typing that), either June or July was Pagan Values Blogging Month. But then Piety and Values fell out of favor with the Paganism-as-Political-Theater-Crowd (curses be upon them, may their underwear always be itchy and their chocolate never taste good) and they tried very hard to silence
Temple of Athena the Savior 