DR. FRANKLIN’S MORAL CODE.
The great American philosopher and statesman, Benjamin Franklin, drew up the following list of moral virtues, to which he paid constant and earnest attention, and thereby made himself a better and happier man:—
Temperance.—Eat not to fulness; 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 do good to others as yourself; that is, waste nothing.
Industry.—Lose no time, be always employed in something useful; but avoid all unnecessary actions.
Sincerity.—Use no hurtful deceit; think innocently and justly; and, if you speak, speak accordingly.
Justice.—Wrong no one by doing injuries, or omitting the benefits that are your duty.
Moderation.—Avoid extremes; forbear resenting injuries.
Cleanliness.—Suffer no uncleanliness in body, clothes, or habitation.
Tranquillity.—Be not disturbed about trifles, or at accidents common or unavoidable.
Humility.—Imitate Jesus Christ.