human virtues
Admirable character traits
Human virtues are qualities of character considered morally good or admirable—traits like courage, honesty, compassion, and temperance.
The phrase typically appears in philosophical or religious contexts that distinguish virtues arising from human effort and habit from those attributed to divine grace: Aristotle catalogued the human virtues in his ethics.
Different traditions emphasize different virtues, but most agree they can be cultivated through practice.
- kindnessConsiderate, caring disposition
- loving kindnessAffectionate goodwill toward others
- wisdomGood judgment from experience
- sound judgmentWise decision-making ability
- responsibilityState of being answerable
self discipline · honesty · good faith · faith · moral courage · curiosity · hope · fairness · good will · compassion · generosity · critical thinking · selflessness · solidarity · respect · courage · inner strength · perseverance
human virtueshuman vices
Inherent character flaws
vices · sins · cardinal sins · deadly sins · evil
human virtuesweaknesses
Points of vulnerability
frailties · failings · foibles · deficiencies · shortcomings
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