Benjamin franklin
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 felt 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. Next
to each 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 its time.”
4.
Resolution “resolve to perform what you thought.
Perform without fail what you resolve.”
5.
Frugality “make no 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 justly; and, if you speak, speak accordingly.”
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 your
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.”
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