Music for the First Half of the ArticleThe Seven Virtues were created by Aurelius Prudentius Clemens, a Christian governor in his poem Psychomachia, who died around 410 AD, it entails the battle between good virtues and evil vices. The enormous popularity of this work in the dark ages helped to spread the concept of virtue throughout Europe.
Charity
Music for the Second Half of the ArticleThe willingness, or even desire, to help others and better the world, no matter the cost to your personal self, in short the path of a noble spirit and the enemy of Greed
Chastity
Music for the Third Half of the ArticleThe ability to overcome temptation and show self-discipline. The fulfillment of the virtue is not through lack of being tempted, but rather of making the conscious decision to better yourself rather than do what you know is morally wrong and enemy of lust
Diligence
Music for the Fourth Half of the ArticleDespite the problems that surface, no matter what stands in their way, they will accomplish their goals and stay true to their core beliefs. If there is work to be done, they will do their best to get it finished, and properly, they are the enemy of Sloth
Humility
Music for the Fifth Half of the ArticleThis may not seem like much at first, when all bets are down they will triumph over the loud and crass - if not in sheer power, then at least in poise. This virtue in its purest form is not self-hatred, but rather a sense of inner knowledge that one does not need to prove their greatness and is the enemy of pride.
Kindness
Music for the Sixth Half of the ArticleWhether times are good or tough, those holding this virtue true to heart will endure in wishing the best for everyone. According them everything will have a good ending, they are the enemy of Envy
Patience
Music for the Seventh Half of the ArticleA willingness to forgive and show mercy. In the face of adversity they may hesitate, but in the end they will endorse stability, reject revenge, and accept the faults of others without prejudice. They are the enemy of Wrath
Temperance
Music for the Last Half of the ArticleThe moral decision slopes encountered through life are slippery, and it is easy to descend into unintended and good intentioned but extreme measures, while trying to have justice in the decisions. Those in command of this virtue realize the legitimacy in several different points of view, and maintain a neutral perspective dealing with issues that might cause problems in others, they are the enemy of gluttony
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