Energy
and persistence conquer all things
Benjamin franklin’s 13 virtues
Franklin tracked his progress on charts he created. The
first letter of each day was listed on the top and the first letter of each
virtue was indicated down the left side. He would add a dot if he fell short of
meeting that virtue on a given day. Benjamin franklin carried these charts with
him as a reminder of his personal plan of conduct.
The following 13 virtues continue to be relevant
today. The following 13 virtues continue
to be relevant today. Next to virtue is Franklin’s
definition
1.
Temperance
“Eat not to dullness”
2.
Silence
“Speak not but what may benefit others or yourself. Avoid
trifling conversation”
3.
Order
“Let all your things have their places. Let each part of your
business”
4.
Resolution
“Resolve to perform what you ought. Perform without fail
what you resolve”
5.
Frugality
“Make ne expense but to do good to others or ∞∞∞⌁yourself:
i.e. Waste nothing”
6.
Industry
“Lose no time. Be always employed in something useful. Cut off all unnecessary
actions.”
7.
Sincerity
“Use no hurtful deceit. Think innocently and justify;
8.
Justice
“Wrong none, by doing injuries or omitting the benefits
that are your duty”
9.
Moderation
“Avoid extremes. Forebear resenting injuries so much as you
think they deserve.”
10.
Cleanliness
“Tolerate no uncleanness in body, clothes or
habitation
11.
Chastity
“I would never do anything that would disrespect my
wife.”
12.
Tranquility
“Be not disturbed at trifles, or at accidents common or
unavoidable.
13.
Humility
Like “Socrates”
CHOOSE THE RIGHT!!!
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