The Benjamin Franklin
13- Week Self-Improvement Challenge
Energy and persistence conquer all things Benjamin
Franklin
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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