Benjamin Franklin's 13 Virtues

1. TEMPERANCE - moderation in food and drink

2. SILENCE - mentioning only important matters

3. ORDER - proper organization of time and space

4. RESOLUTION - accomplishing one's responsibilities

5. FRUGALITY - purchasing only worthwhile items and wasting nothing

6. INDUSTRY - making the most of one's time and energy

7. SINCERITY - being honest and forthright

8. JUSTICE - practicing impartiality and refusing to wrong others

9. MODERATION - avoiding extremes

10. CLEANLINESS - using good hygiene under sanitary conditions

11. TRANQUILITY - remaining calm and composed despite life's obstacles

12. CHASTITY - refusing to allow sex to interfere with one's life

13. HUMILITY - avoiding excess pride and haughtiness