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What are the 13 virtues that Franklin lists in his autobiography!?Www@QuestionHome@Com


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Temperance- Eat not to dullness; drink not to elevation
Silence- Speak not but what may benefit others or yourself; avoid trifling conversation!.
Order-Let all your things have their places; let each part of your business have its time!.
Resolution-Resolve to perform what you ought; perform without fail what you resolve!.
Frugality-Make no expense but to do good to others or yourself; i!.e!., waste nothing!.
Industry-Loose no time; be always employ'd in something useful; cut off all unnecessary actions!.
Sincerity-Use no hurtful deceit; think innocently and justly, and if you speak, speak accordingly!.
Justice-Wrong none by doing injuries, or omitting the benefits that are your duty!.
Moderation-Avoid extremes, forbear resenting injuries so much as you think they deserve!.
Cleanliness-Tolerate no uncleanliness in body, cloaths, or habitation!.
Tranquility-Be not disturbed at trifles, or at accidents common or unavoidable!.
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!.
Humility-Imitate Jesus and SocratesWww@QuestionHome@Com