Wednesday, July 4, 2007
Benjamin Franklin's 13 Virtues
1. TEMPERANCE – moderation in food and drink
2. SILENCE – mentioning only important matters
3. ORDER – proper organization of time and space
4. RESOLUTION – accomplishing one’s responsibilities
5. FRUGALITY – purchasing only worthwhile items and wasting nothing
6. INDUSTRY – making the most of one’s time and energy
7. SINCERITY – being honest and forthright
8. JUSTICE – practicing impartiality and refusing to wrong others
9. MODERATION – avoiding extremes
10. CLEANLINESS – using good hygiene under sanitary conditions
11. TRANQUILITY – remaining calm and composed despite life’s obstacles
12. CHASTITY – refusing to allow sex to interfere with one’s life
13. HUMILITY – avoiding excess pride and haughtiness
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