List of virtues

A virtue is a characteristic of a person which supports individual moral excellence and collective well being. Such characteristics are valued as a principle and recognized as a good way to be.

Virtues of self control

• Temperance - self-control regarding pleasure
• Good temper - self-control regarding anger
• Ambition - self-control regarding one's goals
• Curiosity - self-control regarding knowledge
• Frugality (also Thrift) - self-control regarding the material lifestyle
• Industry - self-control regarding play, recreation and entertainment
• Contentment - self-control regarding one's possessions and the possessions of others
• Sexual continence - self-control regarding sexual relations

Virtues of self-efficacy

• Courage - willingness to do the right thing in the face of danger, pain, significant harm or risk
• Patience - ability to delay or wait for what is desired
• Perseverance - courageous patience

Virtues of regard

• Fair-mindedness - concern that all get their due (including oneself) in cooperative arrangements of mutual benefit
• Tolerance - willingness to allow others to lead a life based on a certain set of beliefs contrary to ones own
• Truthfulness - telling someone what you believe to be true in the context of a direct inquiry
• Honesty - playing by the rules

Virtues of respect

• Respect - regard for the worth of others
• Pride - honest self-respect
• Polite virtues: Politeness, Charm, Wittiness, Unpretentiousness, Friendliness, Sportsmanship, Cleanliness

Virtues of kindness

• Kindness - regard for those who are in our power to help
• Generosity - giving to those in need
• Forgiveness - willingness to overlook transgressions made against you by repentant persons

See also

• List of emotions