The Seven Virtues

The Seven Virtues are the concepts that are important to achieve moral excellence and are the vital qualities a hero needs if he or she is trying to save the world and make it a better place for all. These virtues are the opposite of the seven deadly sins. Sometimes they are called four cardinal virtues or the three theological virtues or the virtues of bushido.

List of the Seven Virtues
Charity: The opposite of Greed and being generous towards others. It is a willingness or desire to help others and better the world itself even at the cost of one's own self personally. Those who follow this virtue are generous and self-giving and is the path of a graceful and noble spirit. In theology, it is sometimes known as love and is considered the greatest of virtues. It also known as love represents the ultimate perfection of the human spirit, because it is used to bring salvation to those that need it.

Chasity: The opposite of Lust is being unmoved by desires. It is the ability to overcome desires and show self-discipline in life. It is the path to making decisions that are for bettering one's self rather than doing something that is morally wrong towards one's self and towards others. Examples include restraining one's self from unhealthy sexual conduct, being honest with others and to himself, having a healthy diet without using any unhealthy foods. It is about embracing proper moral application and bettering one's self. It is finally the ability to be influenced by positive emotions and actions, staying focus with current events, and reacting evenly without being hostile or tempted.

Dilligence: The opposite of Sloth and being focused. It is the virtue that makes one practice the ability to stay true to one's beliefs despite difficulties and overwhelming odds. Whenever there is work to be done, people or a person will do their best to get it finished. It is the ability to decisive, ethical, true to himself, and never giving up. It also is what keeps a person by being diligent and upholding their core beliefs to make sure one continues to work hard and stave off laziness and neglectfulness.

Humility: The Opposite of Pride and being humble. It is the virtue that causes people to be aware of their own limitations and the ability to accept the help of others without any regrets. It is not thinking less about one's self but thinking of one's self less. People who follow this virtue are modest, selfless, and those that give respect. It is the ability to accept one's own faults for who they are as an individual and to forgive themselves for what they cannot do.

Kindness: The Opposite of Envy and being generous. It is the virtue that is being kind to all people. This virtue is one that promotes kindness towards others by being good to people without prejudice and resentment while unselfishly and voluntarily treating others with respect. It is also being happy for that person for what he or She succeeds at without holding any ill-will towards that person. This virtue is also the virtue that causes people to have a better outlook on life by being a good person with a very positive perception of life. People who follow this can vary from just simple empathy or by wanting people to be happy.

Patience: The Opposite of Wrath and being peaceful. It is the virtue that is willing to forgive and show mercy towards those who were the offenders. Those that follow this virtue will end conflicts peacefully while accepting people for their flaws without prejudice or resentment. It is what helps create a community of peace, stability, and acceptance rather than react with resentment and antagonism.

Temperance: The Opposite of Gluttony and being mindful. It is the virtue that involves the constant mindfulness around people and towards their own action. This virtue emphasizes the importance of restraining one's self in stressful situations by practicing them. It emphasizes the ability to judge actions carefully and react carefully by performing the appropriate actions.