The Top 12 Virtues for Teens
“We do not act rightly because we have virtue or
excellence, but we rather have [virtue] because we have acted rightly.”–Aristotle
Virtue is one of those words you and I don’t hear
very often in the mainstream vocabulary. Virtue is basically conforming one’s
life and conduct to moral or ethical principles. Moreover, virtue means moral
excellence, uprightness and goodness.[1]Virtuous
people are known for their conduct, character, and life of integrity. A
virtuous person seeks after the highest moral qualities to live his or her life
by. This is also true about “history makers.” Would you like to be a world
changer? If so, what does it take to make a big impact in this world? The first
step is to acquire virtue.
The Primary Virtue: Love
Overlooking the
faults of others and building influence
“When love is
our highest priority we foster respect in our relationships and honoring
becomes a way of life.”
Cathy D. Polyak, 2ndGrade Teacher – Las Vegas, Nevada
Virtue #2: Honesty
The
ultimate character test
“Honesty is the first chapter of the book of wisdom.”
Thomas
Jefferson, Author of the Declaration of Independence,
American Founding Father, and the 3rdPresident of the United
States
3rd Virtue: Purity
Staying
“green” in a polluted world
“Our culture desires intimacy without responsibility and pleasure
without commitment.”
Kris Vallotton, Author of the book Purity
The 4th Virtue: Discipline
Staying
on task – while achieving your goals
“Self-discipline is that which truly and essentially raises one
man above another.”
Joseph Addison (1672–1719) Politician and Magazine Founder
The 5th Virtue: Money
Management
Mastering
money so it doesn’t master you
“Wealth may be an excellent thing, for it means power, and it
means leisure, it means liberty.”
James Russell Lowell (1819 -1891) – American Poet, Editor and Diplomat
The 6th Virtue: Generosity
The sign of a satisfied heart
“We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.”
Winston Churchill (1874-1965) Prime Minister of the United Kingdom
Virtue # 7: Courage
Standing
strong in the midst of fear and doubt
“Courage is fear holding on a minute longer.”
George S. Patton – Four Star General, World War II
The 8th Virtue: Perseverance
Refusing
to quit – Expecting to win
“By perseverance the snail reached the ark.”
Charles H. Spurgeon, famous 19thCentury Baptist Preacher
Virtue # 9: Introspection
Finding
self through silence and solitude
“Never be afraid to sit awhile and think.”
Lorraine Hansberry (1930-1965) – Author, A Raisin in the Sun
The 10th Virtue: Wisdom
Navigating
successfully through life and social situations
“Wisdom is the principal thing. Therefore, get wisdom.”
King Solomon – The Wisest Man of All Time
The 11th Virtue: Foresight
Perceiving
and interpreting the immediate future for sound decision-making
“You can observe a lot just by watching.”
Yogi Berra – Played for the New York Yankees & Hall of Fame
Baseball Player
The 12th Virtue: Magnanimity
The King of all virtues: self-mastery
“The weak can never forgive. Forgiveness is the attribute
of the strong.”
Mohandas K. Gandhi (1869-1948) – Leader of Freedom
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