Moral Code

Moral Code

To achieve morality, I have developed an extended list of 20 virtues, which are adapted from Benjamin Franklin's list of 13.


1. Temperance: Do not drink in excess or into addiction.
2. Silence: Only speak when necessary or beneficial.
3. Order: Keep an orderly living quarter; however, do not let perfectionism concerning order obstruct productive time management.
4. Resolution: Keep your word.
5. Frugality: Engage in philanthropy when possible. Enjoy having money, but do not let it obstruct successful relationships. Do not be a cheapskate either.
6. Industry: Relax when necessary, but engage in productive measures whenever possible.
7. Sincerity: Think, speak, and act innocently and justly. Do not cheat or cut corners.
8. Cleanliness: Maintain proficient hygiene and appearance. This leads to self-respect and established credibility among colleagues.
9. Tranquility: Be not disturbed at unavoidable accidents or mishaps.
10. Chastity: Never use venery to dullness, weakness, or the injury of your own or another’s peace or reputation. Do not lust deliberately.
11. Humility: Settle your ego. Follow the stoics.
12. Honesty: Do not lie. This disenfranchises all your credibility.
13. Prudence: Do what is right, even in the face of adversity.
14. Authenticity: Do not conform to peer pressure.
15. Tenacity: Never give up.
16. Empathy: Be kind, generous, and loving toward strangers and those whom you respect or love.
17. Promptness: Show up early. Complete assignments and work with ample time for revision.
18. Apathy: Do not be nosy in the affairs of colleagues.
19. Curiosity: Ask questions to learn more.
20. Intervention: Intervene in helping or defending others only when necessary. Be just.

By illustrating the importance of morality through these virtues, I hope that you, the reader, can either adopt or create your own list of virtues or moral code to implement throughout your life.

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