S'intéresser aux vertus

Depuis Platon, le courage, ou force d'âme, est considéré comme l'une des quatre vertus cardinales, les trois autres étant la prudence, la tempérance et la justice. Platon analyse le courage dans le Lachès

Accordingly, the commanding general must be selected carefully and must be a man of complete and diverse talents who is capable of effectively directing both military and civilian administrations. Naturally, courage is basic, but other characteristics — such as wisdom and self-control — are emphatically required.