I always had the impression that stoic virtues mandate that someone who has power to bring change and improve the lives of others also has a duty of doing so. I

I always had the impression that stoic virtues mandate that someone who has power to bring change and improve the lives of others also has a duty of doing so. I guess the problem with any philosophy is that humans tend to pick and choose the parts that are convenient. In any case, I still think stoicism teaches invaluable skills in today's society.