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The Seven virtues are a set of seven cardinal virtues recognized in philosophy, especially virtue ethics, and theology.

Cardinal and Theological Virtues

The Seven Virtues of Christian Theology consists of a combination of the four Cardinal Virtues and the three Theological Virtues.

Type	Virtue	Meaning
Cardinal	Prudence	judge between actions with regard to appropriate actions at a given time
Cardinal	Justice	proper moderation between the self-interest and the rights and needs of others
Cardinal	Restraint or Temperance	practicing self-control, abstention, and moderation
Cardinal	Courage or Fortitude	forbearance, endurance, and ability to confront fear and uncertainty, or intimidation
Theological	Faith	steadfastness in belief
Theological	Hope	expectation of and desire of receiving; refraining from despair
Theological	Love or Charity	selfless, unconditional, and voluntary loving-kindness

The Cardinal Virtues were derived initially from Plato's scheme (see Protagoras 330b, which also includes piety (hosiotes)) and adapted by Saint Ambrose, Augustine of Hippo, and Thomas Aquinas (see Summa Theologica II(I).61). The term "cardinal" comes from the Latin cardo or hinge; the cardinal virtues are so called because they are hinges upon which the door of the moral life swings.

The Theological Virtues are so named because the object of these virtues is the divine being (theos). Other virtues have vice at their extremes, and are only virtues when they are maintained between these extremes. In the case of the Theological Virtues, they do not contribute to vice at the positive extreme; that is, there is no vice in having an unlimited amount of faith, hope, or love, when God is the object of that virtue. They occur in the Bible at 1 Corinthians 13:13:

"And now abideth faith, hope, and love, even these three: but the chiefest of these is love". (Geneva Bible, 1560).

Seven Heavenly Virtues

There is another list of the Seven Virtues to oppose the Seven Deadly Sins. The Seven Heavenly Virtues were derived from the Psychomachia ("Contest of the Soul"), an epic poem written by Aurelius Clemens Prudentius (c. AD 410) entailing the battle of good virtues and evil vices. The intense popularity of this work in the Middle Ages helped to spread the concept of Holy Virtue throughout Europe. Practicing these virtues is considered to protect one against temptation from the Seven Deadly Sins, with each one having its counterpart. Due to this they are sometimes referred to as the contrary virtues. Each of the Seven Heavenly Virtues matches a corresponding Deadly Sin.

Virtue	Latin	Gloss	(Vice)	(Latin)	Virtue's Meaning
Chastity	Castitas	purity	Lust	Luxuria	Embracing of moral wholesomeness and achieving purity of body and thought through education and betterment.
Temperance	Temperantia	restraint	Gluttony	Gula	Practicing restraint, self-control, abstention, moderation.
Liberality	Liberalitas	generosity	Greed	Avaritia	Generosity. Willingness to give. A nobility of thought or actions.
Diligence	Industria	persistence, effort	Sloth	Acedia	A zealous and careful nature in one's actions and work. Decisive work ethic. Budgeting one's time; monitoring one's own activities to guard against laziness. Putting forth full concentration in one's work
Patience	Patientia	forbearance	Wrath	Ira	Forbearance and endurance through moderation. Resolving conflicts peacefully, as opposed to resorting to violence. The ability to forgive; to show mercy to sinners.
Kindness	Humanitas	peace	Envy	Invidia	Love, compassion, friendship, and sympathy without prejudice and for its own sake.
Humility	Humilitas	modesty	Pride	Superbia	Modest behaviour and the giving of respect. Giving credit where credit is due; not unfairly glorifying one's own self.

Eight virtues

A catalogue of Eight virtues includes the preceding Seven Heavenly Virtues but also adds Justice as an eigth virtue:

Virtue	Latin	Gloss	(Vice)	(Latin)	Virtue's Meaning
Justice	Justitia	righteousness, honesty	injustice, dishonesty	-	Honesty, and the giving of righteousness. Being fair or telling the truth. Doing what is right and not what is wrong. It is the light of truth that conquers the dark of the wrong. Equity, impartiality.