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.
