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virtues
honesty
- purity (cleanliness)
- humility (modesty)
- self-discipline (self-regulation, self-control, temperance)
compassion
- caring (chivalry)
- nurturance (hospitality)
- altruism (selfless charity)
- social intelligence (emotional intelligence, personal intelligence)
- fairness (impartiality)
- loyalty (fidelity, citizenship, social responsibility, teamwork)
- forgiveness (mercy)
- politeness (courteous)
courage
- bravery (valor, fortitude)
- persistence (perseverance)
- vitality (will, zest, enthusiasm, vigor, diligence, industriousness)
- creativity (originality ingenuity)
- hope (optimism, future-mindedness, future orientation)
wisdom
“The first step in the acquisition of wisdom is silence, the second listening, the third memory, the fourth practice, the fifth teaching others.” - Solomon ibn Gabirol
- critical thinking (discernment)
- excellence (arete)
- deference (atonement, yielding, devout, piety, submission)
- ecstacy (appreciation of beauty and excellence, awe, elevation, glory)
- enlightenment (spirituality, faith, purpose)
- humor (playfulness, wit)