This is What Spartan Women Said
Isn't it really much better to rejoice in your courage.
"We can remove most sins if we have a witness standing by as we are about to go wrong. The soul should have someone it can respect, by whose example it can make its inner sanctum more inviolable. Happy is the person who can improve others, not only when present, but even when in their thoughts!" — Seneca
Two weeks ago I wrote about how the Spartan Kings could fortify your resolve in the heat of the daily battle of trying to get better. To endure. To embody the divine essence you were destined for.
Hard working, gracious and confident (not arrogant) women are also inspiring. The beauty in their courage, love, discipline, kindness and wisdom compels you to raise your standards, be more compassionate in how you deal with people, be more disciplined to finish your projects and improve your self-mastery. If they've done it under the harshest circumstances, you can too.
Niccolò Machiavelli wrote,
"A prudent man will always try to follow in the footste…
