Plan for Achieving Moral Excellence
Benjamin Franklin had a plan for achieving moral perfection in 13 weeks. Every week he improved in one of the virtues.
1. Abstinence.
Don't eat to the point of stupor, don't drink to the point of intoxication.
2. Silence.
Speak only what can benefit others or yourself.
3. Love of order.
Let each of your things have its own place; Let there be a time for every thing you do.
4. Determination.
Decide to do what you must; and carry out what you decide unswervingly.
5. Thrift.
Don't waste anything.
6. Hard work.
Don't waste time.
7. Sincerity.
Do not resort to harmful deception.
8. Justice.
Never offend people.
9. Moderation.
Avoid extremes.
10. Cleanliness.
Do not allow the slightest dirt.
11. Calmness.
Don't worry about little things
12. Chastity.
Indulge in lust rarely, only for health or to prolong the family line.
13. Meekness.
Follow the example of the Prophets.
Benjamin Franklin had a plan for achieving moral perfection in 13 weeks. Every week he improved in one of the virtues.
1. Abstinence.
Don't eat to the point of stupor, don't drink to the point of intoxication.
2. Silence.
Speak only what can benefit others or yourself.
3. Love of order.
Let each of your things have its own place; Let there be a time for every thing you do.
4. Determination.
Decide to do what you must; and carry out what you decide unswervingly.
5. Thrift.
Don't waste anything.
6. Hard work.
Don't waste time.
7. Sincerity.
Do not resort to harmful deception.
8. Justice.
Never offend people.
9. Moderation.
Avoid extremes.
10. Cleanliness.
Do not allow the slightest dirt.
11. Calmness.
Don't worry about little things
12. Chastity.
Indulge in lust rarely, only for health or to prolong the family line.
13. Meekness.
Follow the example of the Prophets.