I may not talk about them as often, since they tend to be less involved in Drama, but my favorite historical figures are those who are kind. Octavia the Younger, for her forbearance, hard work, and compassion for kids who weren't even hers. Atticus, for helping Fulvia, Cicero, Servilia and others when they were in trouble. Pliny the Elder died trying to rescue his friends from Vesuvius' eruption. And Marcus Agrippa rarely got angry, tried to avoid embarrassing others, and was quick to forgive, even in matters of life and death.

The drama and shenanigans are fun, and the politics is fascinating, but kindness is the quality I most respect.