Temperance was first on Benjamin Franklin's list because it was extended to mean the moderating every other pleasure, appetite, inclination, or passion, bodily or mental, even to our avarice and ambition.
Temperance
Temperance was first on Benjamin Franklin's list because it was extended to mean the moderating every other pleasure, appetite, inclination, or passion, bodily or mental, even to our avarice and ambition.
Franklin began his moral perfection with the virtue of temperance because he believed it was the most challenging for him and would serve as a good foundation for mastering self-discipline in other areas. It was also a practical choice as temperance in eating and drinking was a common virtue at the time and would have a positive impact on his health and well-being.
John Edgar has written: 'Temperance Societies. To the public' 'Medical, political & moral views of ardent spirits' 'The intoxicating drinks of the Hebrews: A discourse' 'Scriptural Temperance: a discourse, preached in Fisherwick-Place Church, Belfast, at the request of the Committee of the Ulster Temperance Society' 'Temperance. To the editor of the Newsletter' 'Temperance Societies. To the editor of the Newsletter'
He believed abstinence from alcohol was key in avhieving moral perfection. If we are not in control of our actions then we can not act truly moral.
World's Temperance Convention has written: 'The proceedings of the World's Temperance Convention' -- subject(s): Temperance, Congresses
Who made the decision to place Ben Franklin portrait on currency?
Park Place - BMT Franklin Avenue Line - was created in 1900.
Temperance or something like that
The temperance movement blamed alcohol.
Temperance - group - ended in 2000.