Stockdale

The first requirement of a virtuous life for a person is personal integrity. Without personal integrity, intelligence, stunning looks, or eloquence is nothing more than an empty shell. Life is truly about choices or intent, not necessarily the result. Therefore if the outcome is unfavorable, a person should accept it and not lament the loss. "The world of Epictetus" by Vice Admiral James Bond Stockdale emphasizes freedom, morality and humanity. It describes a navy commande...