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'''Diligence''' is the [[virtue]] opposed to [[sloth]].<ref> | '''Diligence''' is the [[virtue]] opposed to [[sloth]].<ref> | ||
A zealous and careful nature in one's actions and work. Decisive work ethic. Acting energetically without excessive reflection. [http://carol365.blogspot.com/2007/03/66-virtue-of-diligence_07.html]</ref> | A zealous and careful nature in one's actions and work. Decisive work ethic. Acting energetically without excessive reflection. [http://carol365.blogspot.com/2007/03/66-virtue-of-diligence_07.html]</ref> | ||
| − | "Diligence is one of the seven capital virtues. The others are humility, liberality, brotherly love, meekness, chastity, and temperance. They are called capital because all the virtues we strive to practice are said to flow from these seven capital virtues."<ref> [http://www.secondexodus.com/html/catholicdefinitions/diligence.htm Second Exodus] Martin K. Barrack</ref> | + | "Diligence is one of the seven capital virtues. The others are [[humility]], [[liberality]], [[brotherly love]], [[meekness]], [[chastity]], and [[temperance]]. They are called capital because all the virtues we strive to practice are said to flow from these seven capital virtues."<ref> [http://www.secondexodus.com/html/catholicdefinitions/diligence.htm Second Exodus] Martin K. Barrack</ref> |
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Revision as of 17:05, November 6, 2010
Diligence is the virtue opposed to sloth.[1] "Diligence is one of the seven capital virtues. The others are humility, liberality, brotherly love, meekness, chastity, and temperance. They are called capital because all the virtues we strive to practice are said to flow from these seven capital virtues."[2]
Notes
- ↑ A zealous and careful nature in one's actions and work. Decisive work ethic. Acting energetically without excessive reflection. [1]
- ↑ Second Exodus Martin K. Barrack