RomeExchange June 2014 | Page 3

"But even with all of her challenges,

she faced the world with unparalleled

hope and lovingness. Her passion for

philosophy influenced a lot of people

around her. She always told us that, even

when you don’t have the kind of life you

might like, you can find happiness in

helping and taking care of those around

you. She rose above her individualistic concerns

to the broader concerns of the household and putting everyone before

herself, despite all her

struggles.

Because of the caring

and tender daughter,

sister, wife, mother,

and lady that she was,

Portia Catonis will be sorely

missed. But greater than the

sorrow from her death is the

joy that she spread in her life.

Just as she guided everyone around

her into the magnificent Stoicism, her

wisdom and love will continue to

guide each one of her servants

throughout our

lives."

Now that we know

so much more about

Portia, be sure to correct

anyone around you after reading this! They may still think she committed

suicide! Mark them

wrong!