Virtues Flashcards

(32 cards)

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Willingness to do things that bring advantages to others, even if it results in disadvantage for yourself.

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Altruism

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display of kindness and concern for those who are unable to take care of themselves

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Care

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3
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mental or moral strength to venture, persevere, and withstand danger, fear, or difficulty without fear

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courage

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4
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deep sympathy for those stricken by misfortune and a strong desire to alleviate their suffering

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compasion

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5
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the importance and value that a person has, that makes other people respect them or makes them respect themselves

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dignity

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constant and earnest effort to accomplish what is undertaken; persistent exertion of body or mind

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diligence

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7
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correction or regulation of oneself for the sake of rule-abiding and improvement

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disipline

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an expectation of ourselves to do our very best all the time (being outstanding or extremely good)

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excellence

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9
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a just treatment and behaviour without favoritism or discrimination

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fairness

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10
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strong or unshakable belief in something, especially without proof or evidence

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faith

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being at liberty rather than in confinement or under physical restraint; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints

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freedom

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12
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characterized by a noble or kindly spirit; unselfishness; sharing

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generosity

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13
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simple elegance or refinement; smoothness of movement; courteous good will

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grace

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14
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being appreciative of kindness or benefits received, to be thankful

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gratitude

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15
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balance between mind, body and soul measured in tender peaceful moments (it can also be between the elements in nature, groups of people and nations, etc.)

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harmony

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16
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being truthful, straightforward, honorable in principles, intentions and actions

17
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freedom from pride or arrogance; modest opinion or estimate of one’s own importance or rank

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the quality of being whole and complete; being honest and maintaining strong moral principles that you refuse to change no matter what anyone says

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the quality or state of being kind, treating people with gentleness and respect

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a profoundly tender, passionate affection for another person; warm attachment, enthusiasm, or devotion

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faithfulness and devotion to commitments or obligations; staying with a cause or a person/group of people through thick and thin

22
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avoidance of excess or extremes

23
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ready to entertain new ideas and inclined to respect views and beliefs that differ from one’s own

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open-mindedness

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a person’s ability to wait something out or endure something without getting riled up

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steadfastness in doing something despite difficulty or delay in achieving success
perseverance
26
deep admiration for someone or something elicited by their abilities, qualities, or achievements
respect
27
the capacity for reliability, trustworthiness and accountability; capable of rational thoughts and actions
responsibility
28
the action of helping or doing work for someone
service
29
the state of being part of or joined to, as a whole
unity
30
the ability to use the knowledge and things you’ve learned from previous experiences in order to apply a good judgement and do good
wisdom
31
calm and tranquility
peace
32
Being dedicated to a cause activity or a perso; willingness to give your time and energy to something that you believe in
Commitment