Posted by A.K. on March 17, 2002 at 15:39:30:
In Reply to: "What does Jerusalem have to do with Athens?" posted by Achilles Milonas on March 15, 2002 at 15:14:48:
Perhaps what makes a true Hellene is the combination of all the characteristics you listed, plus (I hope) a few more:
1. Tolerance and an open mind
2. Courage
3. Recognition of ignorance in others and of the self
4. Love of harmony (beauty)
5. Love of life
I guess though that the virues I've listed are a list that one would optomistically hold for all peoples....!