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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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