Benjamin Franklin is one of the wisest men that have ever lived. No exaggeration. His philosophy for living can be found in his autobiography, The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin. It is a short 135 page book that can teach you so much about life.
Just when he was starting his career, Benjamin Franklin wrote 13 virtues he wanted to see in himself. Everyday he used to go over his list to see how he applied these in his life. I share them with you below, they can help you develop yours.
1. Temperance. Eat not do dullness; drink not to elevation.
2. Silence. Speak not but what may benefit others or yourself; avoid trifling conversation.
3. Order. Let all your things have their places; let each part of your business have its time.
4. Resolution: Resolve to perform what you ought; perform without fail what you resolve.
5. Frugality. Make no expense but to do good to others or yourself; i.e., waste nothing.
6. Industry. Lose no time; be always employ’d in something useful; cut off all unnecessary actions.
7. Sincerity. Use no hurtful deceit; think innocently and justly, and, if you speak, speak accordingly.
8. Justice. Wrong none by doing injuries, or omitting the benefits that are your duty.
9. Moderation. Avoid extreams; forbear resenting injuries so much as you think they deserve.
10. Cleanliness. Tolerate no uncleanliness in body, cloths, or habitation.
11. Tranquillity. Be not disturbed at trifles, or at accidents common or unavoidable.
12. Chastity. Rarely use venery but for health or offspring, never to dullness, weakness, or the injury of your own or another’s peace or reputation.
13. Humility. Imitate Jesus and Socrates.
By writing these things down, Benjamin Franklin was inviting himself to a higher life. He wanted to be better. He wanted to fight his demons and elevate his angels.
Each of us has some space for more growing.
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