Benjamin Franklin came up with a list of 13 vitrues by which one should strive to lead his life. I believe they are worth repeating here. Perhaps if one is not great himself one can at least imitate greatness in its actions and by so doing at least appear outwardly so. Temperance: Eat not to dullness; drink not to elevation. Silence: Speak not but what may benefit others or yourself; avoid trifling conversation. Order: Let all your things have their places; let each part of your business have its time.