Friday, December 31, 2010

Benjamin Franklin

Benjamin Franklin’s 13 Week Course
               In Self-improvement
                    Devised as a young man, and included in his autobiography
        A Week Devoted to Each of 13 Virtues

Temperance – Don’t drink or eat too much

Silence – Speak only for good purposes

Order – Let all your things have their places.

Resolution – Resolve to perform what you ought

Frugality – Waste nothing

Industry – Always be employed in something useful

Sincerity – Use no hurtful deceit

Justice – Don’t do wrong by anyone

Moderation – Avoid extremes, forebear resenting injuries

Cleanliness – Keep your body, clothes, and home clean

Tranquility – Don’t be disturbed by trifles

Chastity – Take intimacy seriously

Humility – Imitate Jesus and Socrates

Some things to think about in the coming 2011 year. 




 

No comments:

Post a Comment