- Benjamin Franklin was trying to receive moral perfection for himself and be the best that he could be.
- He listed and described thirteen virtues, in which he would need to acquire habitude of all them.
- The first virtue listed was temperance, meaning that he would not over eat food or drink alcohol.
- The second virtue listed was silence, meaning do not engage in conversations that are unimportant.
- The third virtue listed was order, meaning to make sure you have your priorities straight by having time to do your work.
- The fourth virtue listed was resolution, meaning that whatever jobs you are assigned to do you need to complete them.
- The fifth virtue listed was frugality, meaning that you should only spend money to help others or yourself; you should not waste anything.
- The sixth virtue listed was industry, meaning you should not waste any time; always stay engaged in something useful.
- The seventh virtue listed was sincerity, meaning be kind to others or not being hurtful.
- The eighth virtue listed was justice, meaning do not cause injury to the others.
- The ninth virtue listed was moderation, meaning avoid anything extreme.
- The tenth virtue listed was cleanliness, maintain good hygiene with your body, clothes, or habitation.
- The eleventh virtue listed was tranquility, meaning being free from disturbance or calm.
- The twelfth virtue listed was chastity, meaning remaining pure or innocent.
- The thirteenth virtue listed was humility, meaning being humble.
- He then took each virtue and completed a different one every week.
- His third virtue, order, gave him the most trouble.
- it was difficult because he was messy and couldn't keep order in his life.
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