cardinal virtues

Noun

Meaning

cardinal virtues pl (plural only)

(Christianity) The four virtues of prudence, justice, fortitude, and temperance.
Hypernym: heavenly virtues (Catholicism)
Coordinate terms: four virtues, seven virtues

Cardinal Virtues pl (plural only)

Alternative form of cardinal virtues

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According to Feldman, Josephus also attaches particular significance to Moses' possession of the "cardinal virtues of wisdom, courage, temperance, and justice." Source: Internet

He compiled a list of eight cardinal virtues for his students to strive toward: A monument to Carver at the Missouri Botanical Garden in St. Louis * Be clean both inside and out. Source: Internet

Myles McDonnell; Roman Manliness Roman philosopher and statesman Cicero (106–43 BC) lists the cardinal virtues does not name them such: Virtue may be defined as a habit of mind (animi) in harmony with reason and the order of nature. Source: Internet

In classical Sanskrit literature of Hinduism, another word Adrohi is sometimes used instead of Ahimsa, as one of the cardinal virtues necessary for moral life. Source: Internet

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