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Why might values such as self-sacrifice and loyalty have been so strongly emphasized

during the Roman Republic?

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The divine favour that Romans believed protected their community demanded that people faithfully and piously worship the gods. Respecting oneself was also part of this value. Self-respect meant many things. Most importantly, it meant never giving up, no matter how difficult or painful the situation.

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