Virtues Flashcards

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

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courage

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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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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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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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a just treatment and behaviour without favoritism or discrimination

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fairness

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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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characterized by a noble or kindly spirit; unselfishness; sharing

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generosity

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

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grace

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being appreciative of kindness or benefits received, to be thankful

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gratitude

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

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honesty

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

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humility

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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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INTEGRITY

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

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kindness

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

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love

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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

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loyalty

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avoidance of excess or extremes

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moderation

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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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patience

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steadfastness in doing something despite difficulty or delay in achieving success

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perseverance

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deep admiration for someone or something elicited by their abilities, qualities, or achievements

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respect

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the capacity for reliability, trustworthiness and accountability; capable of rational thoughts and actions

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responsibility

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the action of helping or doing work for someone

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service

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the state of being part of or joined to, as a whole

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unity

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the ability to use the knowledge and things you’ve learned from previous experiences in order to apply a good judgement and do good

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wisdom

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calm and tranquility

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peace

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Being dedicated to a cause activity or a perso; willingness to give your time and energy to something that you believe in

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Commitment