Benjamin Franklin's 12th virtue - tranquility - is a virtue that is based at (sic) peace within. He explained this virtue as not being "disturbed at trifles or at accidents common or unavoidable."
Life is full of turmoil and obstacles that are constantly thrown in one's way. Trials are inevitable as well as important to one's personal growth. Even though people must confront problems, this does not impede one from leading a tranquil life. What will constitute whether one's life is tranquil or not, depends on how the individual reacts to and deals with these unavoidable obstacles.
Many people, when faced with unpleasant situations or trials, get stressed out or upset. During conflict, some people choose to yell and say derogatory remarks. Not only does this not solve the problem, but it also creates even more tension. On learning how to react with more calmness, one will avoid unecessary stress which can lead to health problems and an unhealthy lifestyle.
Franklin left the virtue of tranquility towards the end of the list with the intention of first perfecting the other 11 virtues. Once he had perfected these, he believed that tranquility would come naturally.
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Eu, Edinar Bastos Nunes, venho agradecer sua generosidade em divulgar as palavras ditas no TEX desta lição. Sou estudiosa, mas não conseguia entender o que o leitor dizia nos textos das virtudes de Benjamin Franklin. Escrevia o que entendia, mas o professor não completava as lacunas que eu deixava.
Agora que te encontrei poderei entender os TEX do livro.
Um grande abraço.
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