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List of Virtues
List of Virtues
Majesty
43. Gentleness
Great and impressive dignity.
Moderate; mild, quite; not rough or severe.
Meekness
44. Grace The feeling of patient, submissive humbleness; a
Elegance and beauty of movement or expression. disposition to be patient and long suffering.
Purity Spontaneity
Freedom from defilement. Undiluted or unmixed Natural, not planned.
with extraneous material. Unsullied by sin or moral
wrong. Steadfastness
Firm, resolute; determinedly unwavering.
Purposefulness
Having a definite goal. Strength
Capable of exerting great force.
Reliability
Can be trusted to do something. Tact
Consideration in dealing with others and avoiding
Resoluteness giving offense.
The quality of being firm in purpose.
Temperance
Resourcefulness Moderation and self-restraint, as in behavior or
The ablility to act effectively or imaginatively, expression. Restraint in the use of or abstinence
especially in regard to difficult situations and from alcoholic liquors/intoxicants.
unusual problems.
Thankfulness
Respect Warm friendly feelings of gratitude.
Admiration for others. Treating people with due
dignity. Thrift
The characteristic of using a minimum of
Responsibility something. Saving.
Having control over and accountability for
appropriate events. Tolerance
Tending to permit, allow, understand, or accept
Restraint something; tending to withstand or survive.
Holding Back.
Toughness
Reverence Strong and durable; not easily damaged.
Profound awe and respect.
Tranquility
Righteousness Serenely quite and peaceful; undisturbed.
Adhering to moral principles. Holiness.
Trust
Selflessness Having confidence in others; lacking suspicion.
The quality of unselfish concern for the welfare of
others. Trustworthiness
Able to be trusted or depended on; reliable.
Self-sacrifice
The giving up of one's own benefit, especially Truthfulness
giving up one's life, for the good of others. Accurately depicting what is real.
Service Understanding
Work done by one person or group that benefits Comprehension, assimilation of knowledge. The
another. holistic awareness of facts.
Sensitivity Unity
Heightened awareness of oneself and others Freedom from division. Oneness.
within the context of social and personal
relationships. Vitality
Exuberant physical strength or mental vigor,
Silence energy.
Inner peace. Being silent.
Wisdom
Simplicity The trait of utilizing knowledge and experience
Straightforward; not complex or complicated. with common sense and insight.
Unpretentious.
Wonder
The feeling aroused by something strange and
surprising.
Zeal
Ardor. A feeling of strong eagerness. Tireless
devotion.