Our first literature exam is tomorrow. One of the things we're likely to have to do is do a perfect rendition, or as perfect as possible, of Benjamin Franklin's thirteen virtues. For the benefit of all involved, here they are...and they're pretty good even if you're not having to memorize them for an exam...
Temperance
Eat not to dullness; drink not to elevation.
Silence
Speak not but what may bring benefit to yourself or others; avoid trifling conversation.
Order
Let all your things have their places; let each part of your business have its time.
Resolution
Resolve to perform what you ought; perform without fail what you resolve.
Frugality
Make no expense but to do good to others or yourself; i.e. waste nothing.
Industry
Lose no time; be always employed in something useful; cut off all unnecessary action.
Sincerity
Use no hurtful deceit; think innocently and justly; and, if you speak, speak accordingly.
Justice
Wrong none by doing injuries, or omitting the benefits that are your duty.
Moderation
Avoid extremes; forbear resenting injuries so much as you think they deserve.
Cleanliness
Tolerate no uncleanliness in body, clothes, or habitation.
Tranquility
Be not disturbed at trifles, or at accidents common or unavoidable.
Chastity
Rarely use venery but for health or offspring, never to dullness, weakness, or the injury of your own or another’s peace or reputation.
Humility
Imitate Jesus and Socrates.
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