Friday, June 15, 2007

Seven Virtues

I've always heard about the Seven Deadly sins and never really imagined that "Seven Virtues" have also been documented.

For those who don't know here it is:

Chastity (Latin, castitas)—Courage and boldness. Embracing of moral wholesomeness and achieving purity of thought through education and betterment. Abstinence (Latin, frenum) -Constant mindfulness of others and one's surroundings; practicing self-control, abstention, and moderation.
Liberality (Latin, liberalitas) —Generosity. Willingness to give. A nobility of thought or actions.
Diligence (Latin, industria) —A zealous and careful nature in one's actions and work. Decisive work ethic. Budgeting one's time; monitoring one's own activities to guard against laziness.
Patience (Latin, patientia) —Forbearance and endurance through moderation. Resolving conflicts peacefully, as opposed to resorting to violence. The ability to forgive; to show mercy to sinners.
Kindness (Latin, humanitas) —Charity, compassion, friendship, and sympathy without prejudice and for its own sake.
Humility (Latin, humilitas) —Modest behavior, selflessness, and the giving of respect. Giving credit where credit is due; not unfairly glorifying one's own self.

The list of Seven deadly sins is probably easy to stay away from, but this list is tough!