1. “Temperance”-Do not overeat. Do not drink to excess.
节制: 不暴饮暴食
2. “Silence”-Use words sparingly. Avoid inconsequential conversations.
寡言:少说话,不说无关紧要的话
3. “Order”-Organize your activities.
规矩: 做事有章法.
4. “Resolution”-Accomplish the goals that you plan, without fail.
决心:不折不扣地实现你的计划.
5. “Frugality”-Never waste anything.
勤俭:从不浪费.
6. “Industry”-Keep busy on vital pursuits, not frivolous activities.
勤奋:做重要的事情,别做无关紧要的事情.
7. “Sincerity”-Be straightforward in all of your dealings and in your manner of speech.
真诚:不管说话还是做事,都要光明磊落.
8. “Justice”-Do harm to no one.
公正:不伤害任何人.
9. “Moderation”-Do not favor extremes of any kind.
中庸:凡事别过头.
10. “Cleanliness”-Keep your person, clothing and home clean.
整洁:把自己和自己的家收拾得干净些.
11. “Tranquility”-Do not obsess over minor matters.
镇静:不要为鸡毛蒜皮的事烦神.
12. “Chastity”-Avoid sexual indulgence.
贞洁:性生活不要过度.
13. “Humility”-Pattern your life after Socrates.
谦卑:以苏格拉底为榜样.