Virtues Flashcards
willingness to do things that bring advantages to others, even if it results in disadvantage for yourself
ALTRUISM
display of kindness and concern for those who are unable to take care of themselves
CARE
being dedicated to a cause, activity or a person; willingness to give your time and energy to something that you believe in
COMMITMENT
deep sympathy for those stricken by misfortune and a strong desire to alleviate their suffering
COMPASSION
mental or moral strength to venture, persevere, and withstand danger, fear, or difficulty without fear
COURAGE
the importance and value that a person has, that makes other people respect them or makes them respect themselves
DIGNITY
constant and earnest effort to accomplish what is undertaken; persistent exertion of body or mind
DILIGENCE
correction or regulation of oneself for the sake of rule-abiding and improvement
DISCIPLINE
an expectation of ourselves to do our very best all the time (being outstanding or extremely good)
EXCELLENCE
a just treatment and behaviour without favoritism or discrimination
FAIRNESS
strong or unshakable belief in something, especially without proof or evidence
FAITH
being at liberty rather than in confinement or under physical restraint; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
FREEDOM
characterized by a noble or kindly spirit; unselfishness; sharing
GENEROSITY
simple elegance or refinement; smoothness of movement; courteous good will
GRACE
being appreciative of kindness or benefits received, to be thankful
GRATITUDE
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.)
HARMONY
being truthful, straightforward, honorable in principles, intentions and actions
HONESTY
freedom from pride or arrogance; modest opinion or estimate of one’s own importance or rank
HUMILITY
the quality of being whole and complete; being honest and maintaining strong moral principles that you refuse to change no matter what anyone says
INTEGRITY
the quality or state of being kind, treating people with gentleness and respect
KINDNESS
a profoundly tender, passionate affection for another person; warm attachment, enthusiasm, or devotion
LOVE
faithfulness and devotion to commitments or obligations; staying with a cause or a person/group of people through thick and thin
LOYALTY
avoidance of excess or extremes
MODERATION
ready to entertain new ideas and inclined to respect views and beliefs that differ from one’s own
OPEN-MINDEDNESS
a person’s ability to wait something out or endure something without getting riled up
PATIENCE
calm and tranquility
PEACE
steadfastness in doing something despite difficulty or delay in achieving success
PERSEVERANCE
deep admiration for someone or something elicited by their abilities, qualities, or achievements
RESPECT
the capacity for reliability, trustworthiness and accountability; capable of rational thoughts and actions
RESPONSIBILITY
the action of helping or doing work for someone
SERVICE
the state of being part of or joined to, as a whole
UNITY
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
