... throughout history. Benjamin's moral's shaped what it was to be a true American. He had created thirteen virtues that he practiced and tried to perfect. For thirteen weeks, he attempted to master one of the virtues, and if he failed, he had to repeat it. The thirteen virtues were temperance, silence, order, resolution, frugality, industry, sincerity, justice, moderation, cleanliness, tranquility, chastity, and ... inventions helped pave they way for future generations to learn and create. His moral beliefs set a standard for what is right behavior and wrong behavior. He is a man of know...

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