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As a spin-off from my other (really unsuccessful thread), what do you consider to be the most important attribute(s) a person can possess?

For me, it's conviction and integrity.

Do what you say you will and act decisively in all you do.

Poll may be coming...

A sense of humor. :)

A sense of humor. :)

Always a necessity.

Temperance

respect. For themselves, others and the universe.

sociability
(if that is the right name, i mean the stuff that makes you good in communicating and understanding other people's emotions etc)

Temperance

As in restraint?

Or fairness?

self-reliance and thrift

As in restraint?

Or fairness?

As in being heated in a furnace and allowed to slowly cool. :)

Rationality.

I always think politeness is a good thing to have

integrity, which is to say basically, consistency.

integrity, which is to say basically, consistency.

How so?

Honesty is the most important

Would that not be part of integrity?

Honesty is the most important

From the list, social skills, but I dont regard it as a virtue.

There are plenty of charismatic people who are totaly assholes.

Other than that, pride. Someone without pride doesnt go anywhere.

Sense of humour from the list, but I'd not really say that was a "virtue" as such. Probably more likely a sin ;)

Personally, I'd say honesty and patience.

I wish I could change the title--Read "virtue" as "attribute," sorry!

Too hard to choose.

Sense of humour from the list, but I'd not really say that was a "virtue" as such. Probably more likely a sin ;)

Personally, I'd say honesty and patience.

"I'd rather laugh with the sinners than cry with the saints. The sinners are much more fun." -Only The Good Die Young, Billy Joel.

:)

Consistency, because if you don't act consistently no one can trust you.

Conviction - pick your course and stick with it. If you don't, you weren't that interested.

Open Mindedness, because you can always learn something.

Selfishness, because you're the only person you know you can help.

humility
compassion
loyalty
love
As well as

reason,
understanding,
temperance,
prudence,
courage,
justice,
generosity,
goodwill,
truthiness (truthfulness),
friendliness,
the ability to recognize fellow earthlings as equal humans,
hope,
faith, spirituality and piety,
mercy,
empathy,
awareness and self-awareness,
innocence,
respect- and tactfulness,
confidence,
trustworthiness,
creativity and curiousity,
diligence,
fairness,
humor,
unselfishness, helpfulness and hospitality,
idealism,
kindness,
openess,
imagination,
peacefulness and nonviolence.

Yes, those are good virtues. I'm sure I could think of more. It was hard enough to find the English counterparts.

And I thought of another one:

patience :D
*very much agrees* :)
[/is too tired to elaborate more...]
*saving PM and myself some time typing it again* :p

I'd say love is most important. But you can't really pick only one, because the combination of them is what makes you a virtuous person.

Other- Still breathing.

You didn't put "large, all-natural breasts" on the poll. :(

Thats just what I was thinking.

Those are important too.

edit: Timewarps suck.

You didn't put "large, all-natural breasts" on the poll. :(

i suppose it would be :)

You didn't put "large, all-natural breasts" on the poll. :(
Boobies are a virtue?

*ponders the thought*

Boobies...

*wanders off*

As a spin-off from my other (really unsuccessful thread), what do you consider to be the most important attribute(s) a person can possess?

For me, it's conviction and integrity.

Do what you say you will and act decisively in all you do.

Poll may be coming...

Yeah, those and patience. Are understanding and kindness virtues? If so, they'd be up there with integrity and patience. Oh and courage! And don't be prideful.

Respect is far and away the most important.