Still, today, in 2021:
-confidence in one’s own mental powers; a belief in the individual: “A man can do all things if he will.”–Alberti)
-a belief in common sense, knowledge, truth, and wisdom
-a knowledge that, at a given moment, there are innumerable creative possibilities
-a sense of permanence achievable through the Word/language and the Arts
-a sense of eternity as being ever-present in the here-and-now
-a belief in presence of individuals, things, and Nature
-compassion, benevolence, charity, humanitarianism, and helping others
-the dignity entitled to/for all human beings, especially those in need
-the benefits of civil relationships
-an appreciation of great people, the Arts, and basic practical or helpful technology
-an appreciation of energy, enthusiasm, creativity, bright-mindedness, passionate engagement, and curiosity in individuals
-the ability to lose oneself completely in a/the whole while gaining a more intense consciousness of being
-the good, maximal use of leisure time
-the value of select close, intimate company, books, literature, and poetry, music, good meaningful conversation, and fine sensibilities
-all/any expansion of human faculties and spirit
-having a sense of Beauty and an appreciation of Genius
-the value of heroic will and spiritual force
-application of gentleness and forgiveness as much as possible in daily living