History of American Character Ethic with Benjamin Franklin (1776)

1. The Character Ethic, as it was written by Benjamin Franklin (1776), taught that there are basic principles of Effective Living, and that people can only experience true success and enduring happiness as they learn and integrate these principles into their basic character.

2. Character Ethic as the Cornerstone of success begins with things like integrity, humility, fidelity, temperance, courage, justice, patience, industry, simplicity, modesty, and the Golden Rule.