Poor Anne's 13 Virtues

1. Moderation
- Do nothing, including eating, reading, shopping, housework, etc. to excess.

2. Reverence
- Acknowledgement of a Higher Authority, an Ultimate Creator, God, the Father!

3. Order (quoted from Benjamin Franklin)
- "Let all your things have their places. Let all your business have it's time."

4. Cleanliness (quoted from Benjamin Franklin)
- "Tolerate no uncleanness in Body, Clothes, or Habitation." I will add 'Mind' as well.

5. Frugality
- Spend on only what will benefit others or yourself. Save the rest. Share wisely.

6. Industry - The Best Solution to Poverty!
- "Lose no time. Be always employed in something useful. Cut off all unnecessary actions." ~ Benjamin Franklin

7. Honesty
- Speak the truth no matter the consequence.

8. Integrity
- Do the right thing even when no one is looking.

9. Hope
- Remember that God is really in charge.

10. Gratitude
- Remember that you have more than what you don't.

11. Chastity
- Abstinence before marriage. Fidelity after. Pure thoughts and entertainment.

12. Humility
- Imitate Jesus, Ghandhi, and Mother Teressa. (I need to study more about Socrates.)

13. Charity
- Not only do charitable works, but also become charitable.

On the Government

The bigger the government, the poorer the people. Robin Hood did not "steal from the rich and give it to the poor" like the Progressives want us to think. He took it from the greedy Prince John (the government) and gave it back to the people it rightfully belonged to. ~ Poor Anne

On Being a Mother

Before I was a mother, I thought I had motherhood all figured out. Then I became one.
~ Poor Anne

On Being a Wife

"A man is like a drifting ship, a good wife his anchor, a peaceful home his safe harbor."
~ Poor Anne

"Don't kiss a prince until you are ready to deal with his froggy side." ~ Poor Anne