Franklins 13 Virtues and .... Submitted by vonhelsing on Wed, 07/14/2004 - 3:49am. Benjamin Franklin's Thirteen Virtues. 1. TEMPERANCE. Eat not to dullness; drink not to elevation. 2. SILENCE. Speak not but what may benefit others or yourself; avoid trifling conversation. 3. ORDER. Let all your things have their places; let each part of your business have its time. 4. RESOLUTION. Resolve to perform what you ought; perform without fail what you resolve. 5. FRUGALITY. Make no expense...