The Virtues List

Virtues are the essence of our character and character does indeed determine destiny.  The more we recognize the potential impact that practicing virtues can have on our lives, the more our lives open up to new possibilities and to greater joy and fulfillment.

The Virtues
Virtue Complements Transcends
Acceptance Contentment, Forgiveness Rejection
Assertiveness Confidence,
Courage		 Self-doubt,
Shyness 
Authenticity Honesty,
Integrity		 Low self-esteem
Beauty Joyfulness,
Peace		 Ugliness
Caring Compassion,
Kindness		 Cruelty,
Insensitivity
Cleanliness Orderliness,
Purity		 Dirtiness 
Commitment Loyalty,
Perseverance		 Lack of Direction
Compassion Caring,
Understanding		 Grief,
Judgment 
Confidence Assertiveness,
Courage		 Self-doubt, Uncertainty 
Consideration Caring,
Compassion		 Selfishness 
Contentment Fulfillment,
Joy		 Dissatisfaction, Restlessness
Cooperation Teamwork,
Unity		 Defiance
Courage Boldness,
Confidence		 Fear, Self-doubt
Creativity Joy,
Purposefulness		 Ordinary
Detachment Faith,
Freedom		 Control 
Determination Commitment, Tenaciousness Complacency
Dignity Honor,
Respect		 Egoism,
Selfishness 
Enthusiasm Energy,
Motivation		 Boredom,
Indifference 
Ethical Fairness,
Respect		 Immorality 
Excellence Dignity, Honor,
Integrity, Respect		 Mediocrity
Fairness Equality, Justice Grievance,
Injustice
Faith Confidence,
Hope, Trust		 Apprehension,
Doubt
Flexibility Detachment, Understanding Stubbornness
Forgiveness Freedom,
Peace		 Anger,
Bitterness
Friendliness Kindness,
Tact		 Shyness
Generosity Kindess,
Service		 Stinginess,
Self-centeredness
Gentleness Patience,
Peace		 Aggression
Graciousness Dignity,
Tact		 Disrespect,
Rudeness
Gratitude Hope,
Joy, Peace		 Disappointment,
Pain
Harmonious Unity Hostility
Helpfulness Graciousness,
Service		 Negativity
Honesty Integrity,
Truthfulness		 Deceitfulness
Honor Dignity,
Respect		 Shame
Hope Faith,
Joy, Trust		 Despair,
Frustration
Humility Modesty Arrogance,
Pride
Idealism Confidence,
Hope		 Cynicism,
Pessimism
Integrity Honesty,
Trust		 Corruption,
Deceitfulness
Imaginative Creativity Ordinary,
Rationalism
Joyfulness Hope,
Peace, Love		 Discontent,
Suffering
Justice Fairness,
Integrity		 Discrimination
Kindness Caring,
Compassionate		 Cruelty,
Loneliness
Love Caring,
Forgiveness, Unity		 Fear
Loyalty Honesty,
Trust		 Betrayal
Moderation Diligence,
Responsibility		 Obsessions,
Overindulgence
Modesty Humility Self-importance
Optimistic Hope,
Joyfulness		 Pessimism
Orderliness Cleanliness,
Purity		 Chaos
Passionate Enthusiasm,
Purposefulness		 Indifference
Patience Determination,
Peace		 Frustration
Peace Love,
Serenity, Unity		 Anger,
Cruelty
Perseverance Commitment,
Determination,
Resilience		 Laziness
Preparedness Excellence,
Orderliness		 Complacency
Purposefulness Creativity,
Commitment,
Joyfulness		 Boredom,
Indifference
Reliability Integrity,
Loyalty		 Untrustworthiness
Respect Dignity,
Reverence		 Inconsideration
Responsibility Courtesy,
Tact, Trust		 Selfishness
Reverence Respect, Worth Hatred
Self-discipline Commitment,
Determination		 Chaos, Unruliness
Service Compassion,
Generosity,
Purposefulness		 Lack of concern,
Self-centeredness
Sincerity Authentic Disingenuousness
Tact Graciousness,
Responsibilty		 Clumsiness
Temperate Moderation Excessiveness
Tenacious Discipline,
Perseverance		 Indecision
Thankfulness Gratitude,
Thoughtfulness		 Unappreciative
Tolerance Patience,
Tenacious		 Narrow-mindedness
Trust Loyalty,
Respect		 Doubt,
Skepticism
Truthfulness Honesty,
Faith, Trust		 Corruption,
Deceit
Understanding Kindness,
Tolerance		 Egoism
Unity Harmony,
Love, Peace		 Loneliness
Visionary Imagination,
Leadership		 Lack of Inspiration
Wisdom Idealism,
Visionary		 Lack of Intelligence
Wonder Creativity,
Imagination		 Boredom