But compassion is not a passion; rather a noble disposition of mind, prepared to receive Love, Mercy, and other charitable passions.

Then it says: "See also how courteous, though so wise and holy." Here it says three things which, according as they can be acquired by us, make the person especially pleasing.

It says Wise.

Now, what is more beautiful in a woman than knowledge?
It says Courteous.

Nothing in a woman can be more excellent than courtesy.