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Virtues List

Virtues are the essence of our character and character does indeed determine destiny. The more we recognize the potential impact that practicing virtues can have on our lives, the more our lives open up to new possibilities and to greater joy and fulfillment.

• Acceptance
 
• Assertiveness
 
• Authenticity
 
• Beauty
 
• Caring
 
• Cleanliness
 
• Commitment
 
• Compassion
 
• Confidence
 
• Consideration
 
• Contentment
 
• Cooperation
 
• Courage
 
• Creativity
 
• Detachment
 
• Determination
 
• Dignity
 
• Encouragement
 
• Enthusiasm
 
• Ethical
 
• Excellence
 
• Fairness
 
• Faith
 
• Flexibility
 
• Forgiveness
 
• Friendliness
 
• Generosity
 
• Gentleness
 
• Graciousness
 
• Gratitude
 
• Harmonious
 
• Helpfulness
 
• Honesty
 
• Honor
 
• Hope
 
• Humility
 
• Idealism
 
• Integrity
 
• Imaginative
 
• Joyfulness
 
• Justice
 
• Kindness
 
• Love
 
• Loyalty
 
• Moderation
 
• Modesty
 
• Optimistic
 
• Orderliness
 
• Passionate
 
• Patience
 
• Peace
 
• Perseverance
 
• Preparedness
 
• Purposefulness
 
• Reliability
 
• Respect
 
• Responsibility
 
• Reverence
 
• Self-discipline
 
• Service
 
• Sincerity
 
• Tact
 
• Temperate
 
• Tenacious
 
• Thankfulness
 
• Tolerance
 
• Trust
 
• Truthfulness
 
• Understanding
 
• Unity
 
• Visionary
 
• Wisdom
 
• Wonder