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The first thing that came to mind when reading the list:

1. TEMPERANCE Hara Hachi Bu

2. SILENCE It is better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to speak out and remove all doubt.

3. ORDER This would be my wife's number 1. She abhors clutter.

4. RESOLUTION Why is this called resolution instead of honesty?

5. FRUGALITY Avoid debt I guess.

6. INDUSTRY Genius is one percent inspiration, ninety-nine percent perspiration.

7. SINCERITY Not sure about this one. Don't be deceitful?

8. JUSTICE I should receive compensation for my work. I shouldn't receive compensation for work that I don't do. If I break a law I should receive the corresponding penalty. If I don't break a law I should not be penalized.

9. MODERATION How is this different than temperance?

10. CLEANLINESS Take a shower once in awhile.

11. TRANQUILLITY Don't be an asshole?

12. CHASTITY Get checked for STIs on a regular basis.

13. HUMILITY Humility is not thinking less of yourself; it is thinking of yourself less.



>12. CHASTITY Get checked for STIs on a regular basis.

I think that even in a modern context you are setting the bar a little low there. But good for you for getting regular check-ups!


Yea I'd swap that for "wear a condom."


> 8. JUSTICE ...

Also, you should pay for other people's work, not demand that they do things for free.


Isn't that the same as "I should receive compensation for my work."? The I is just a placeholder for any person.


You'll note that the Golden Rule doesn't appear on the list.




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