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Thursday, April 09, 2009

List of Virtues

Acceptance To consider circumstances, especially those that can not be changed, as satisfactory.
Bravery A quality of spirit that enables you to face danger of pain without showing fear.
Caution Avoidance of rashness, attention to safety.
Curiosity A desire to find out and know things.
Defiance Bold resistance.
Determination Firmness of purpose.
Devotion A great love or loyalty, enthusiastic zeal.
Discretion Being discrete in ones speech, keeping secrets.
Flexibility Adaptable, able to be changed to suit circumstances.
Focus Concentrated awareness and effort.
Forgiveness To cease to feel angry or bitter towards a person or about an offense.
Generosity Giving or ready to give freely, free from meanness or prejudice.
Gentleness Moderate; mild, quite; not rough or severe.
Gratitude Being thankful.
Honesty Truthful; sincere; not lieing or cheating.
Humbleness Modest; not arrogant or boastful.
Humor The ability to perceive, enjoy, or express what is amusing, comical, incongruous, or absurd.
Impartiality Fair.
Industry Diligent, hardworking.
Innocence Guileless, not guilty.
Justice Fair, impartial, giving a deserved response.
Kindness Friendly, helpful, well meaning.
Love A deep, tender, ineffable feeling of affection and solicitude toward a person, such as that arising from kinship, recognition of attractive qualities, or a sense of underlying oneness.
Loyalty Steadfast in allegiance to one's homeland, government, or sovereign. Faithful to a person, ideal, custom, cause, or duty.
Majesty Great and impressive dignity.
Moderation The avoidance of extremes in one’s actions or opinions.
Obedience Willingness to obey, to be controlled when necessary, to carry out orders.
Openness Ready and willing to talk candidly.Unsecretive.
Patience The ability to endure delay, trouble, pain or hardship.
Peace Freedom from mental agitation; serenity.
Prudence Wise or careful in conduct. Shrewd or thrifty in planning ahead.
Reliability Can be trusted to do something.
ResponsibilityResponsibility Having control over and accountability for appropriate events.
Sensitivity Heightened awareness of oneself and others within the context of social and personal relationships.
Simplicity Straightforward; not complex or complicated. Unpretentious.
Sincerity Free from pretense or deceit in manner or actions.
Sobriety Serious, solemn and calm. Free from intoxication.
Spontaneity Natural, not planned.
Steadfastness Firm, resolute; determinedly unwavering.
Strength Capable of exerting great force.
Toughness Strong and durable; not easily damaged.
Tranquility Serenely quite and peaceful; undisturbed.
Trust Having confidence in others; lacking suspicion.
Trustworthiness Able to be trusted or depended on; reliable.

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