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 felt 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 continued to be relevant today next to each virtue is Franklin’s definition

1. Temperance

“Eat not to dullness.”

2. Silence

“Speak of what `may benefit others or yourself avoiding trifling conversations.”

3. Order

“Let all your things have their places. Let each part of your business have its time.”

4. Resolution

” Resolve to perform what you ought. Perform without fail what you resolve.

5. Frugality

“Make no expense but to do god 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 harmful deceit think innocently and justly; and if you 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 body, cloth or habitation

11. Chastity

“I would never do anything that would disrespect my wife.”

12. Tranquility

“Be not disturbed at trifles, or at accident common or unavoidable.”

13. Humility like “Socrates”

CHOOSE THE RIGHT!!