| The most important virtue over 60...for women and men.
Posted: 8/13/2009 9:04:23 AM | All of the virtues are described in chivalrytoday.com and chivalrynow.net.... so my answer is... chivalry! It's not just for men anymore.
That is my sense of humor and answer too.
I will develop my life for the greater good.
I will place character above riches, and concern for others above personal wealth.
I will never boast, but cherish humility instead.
I will speak the truth at all times, and forever keep my word.
I will defend those who cannot defend themselves.
I will honor and respect women, and avoid sexism in all its guises.
I will uphold justice by being fair to all.
I will be faithful in love and loyal in friendship.
I will abhor scandals and gossip-neither partake nor delight in them.
I will be generous to the poor and those who need help.
I will forgive when asked, that my own mistakes will be forgiven.
I will live my life with courtesy and honor from this day forward.
Courage
More than bravado or bluster, today’s knight in shining armor must have the courage of the heart necessary to undertake tasks which are difficult, tedious or unglamorous, and to graciously accept the sacrifices involved.
Justice
A knight in shining armor holds him- or herself to the highest standard of behavior, and knows that “fudging” on the little rules weakens the fabric of society for everyone.
Mercy
Words and attitudes can be painful weapons in the modern world, which is why a knight in shining armor exercises mercy in his or her dealings with others, creating a sense of peace and community, rather than engendering hostility and antagonism.
Generosity
Sharing what’s valuable in life means not just giving away material goods, but also time, attention, wisdom and energy — the things that create a strong, rich and diverse community.
Faith
In the code of chivalry, “faith” means trust and integrity, and a knight in shining armor is always faithful to his or her promises, no matter how big or small they may be.
Nobility
Although this word is sometimes confused with “entitlement” or “snobbishness,” in the code of chivalry it conveys the importance of upholding one’s convictions at all times, especially when no one else is watching.
Hope
More than just a safety net in times of tragedy, hope is present every day in a modern knight’s positive outlook and cheerful demeanor — the shining armor that shields him or her, and inspires people all around.
Each of these concepts is important in itself, and every one of these virtues is an admirable quality, but when all of them blend together in one person, we discover the value, and power, of chivalry today. Modern-day knights should strive to keep these virtues alive in their own hearts, but, perhaps more importantly, they should work to bring these wonderful qualities out in the people they see every day — at home, in the office, at school or on the street corner. A person who lives by the code of chivalry in today’s world allows everyone to see their best qualities reflected in his or her shining armor.
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| The most important virtue over 60...for women and men.
Posted: 8/13/2009 9:32:24 AM | I think the most important virtue for anyone over 60 is .........breathing. Yep, definitely...don't leave home without it. What? Breathing isn't a virtue? Just try getting along without it.
Of course when people can't breathe they do a lot of praying and that's virtuous too. | |
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| The most important virtue over 60...for women and men.
Posted: 8/13/2009 9:35:05 AM | Not over 60 yet, but I imagine the same virtues then will be the ones I value now:
Kindness, sense of humor, and, yes, sexuality. Ability to be sexually articulate (talk dirty) and be sexually explorative, mischevous and adventurous. | |
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| The most important virtue over 60...for women and men.
Posted: 8/13/2009 11:37:44 AM | "you felt you needed to accept people....that would make you superior wouldn't it?"
Nope .... realizing one must live in acceptance is actually an act of humility and powerlessness and not being superior. Thinking you have the power to not accept people is acting as if you are superior. People are who they are. | |
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| The most important virtue over 60...for women and men.
Posted: 8/13/2009 1:30:52 PM | my first thot was "KINDNESS" ...
then I read what Tarnished Knight wrote about "VIRTUE" ... and I suspect that a virtuous person would ALSO be a kind person ... so am re-thinking!
I once envisioned a bumper sticker: "mean people erode the foundations of world peace" ... it's too long and no one has bumper stickers any more anyway ...
so maybe ... "mean people suck!" ... shorter ... more suscinct ... and true!
it's a toss-up ... I think "VIRTUOUS" wins! (for me, that is!) "VIRTUOUS" just covers sooo many bases!  | |
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| The most important virtue over 60...for women and men.
Posted: 8/13/2009 1:49:21 PM |
The most important virtue over 60...for women and men.???
Nothing.. not honesty, sympathy, etc., NOTHING..
without........
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charecter,,, CHARecter.....CHARECTERcharecter,,, CHARecter.....CHARECTER..
..charecter,,, CHARecter.....CHARECTER..
everything and anything else is ONLY window dressing...
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| The most important virtue over 60...for women and men.
Posted: 8/13/2009 1:51:47 PM | tresor cache said....
I think the most important virtue for anyone over 60 is .........breathing. Yep, definitely...don't leave home without it. What? Breathing isn't a virtue? Just try getting along without it.
Of course when people can't breathe they do a lot of praying and that's virtuous too.
Bingo!!!! Ding, ding, ding! I think we have a winner! True, breathing isn't a virtue...but it leads there, like you said!
DC | |
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| The most important virtue over 60...for women and men.
Posted: 8/13/2009 3:22:14 PM | I'm pretty sure that "cranky" doesn't count as a virtue
I'm pretty sure having a sense of humor doesn't count as a virtue, either. It's more of a personality trait. And, breathing and sex are bodily functions.
So to me, virtues are what are best in us.
The virtue I think is most important is INTEGRITY-......doing what you know is the right thing to do. Do what you say- keep your word.
A close second is R-E-S-P-E-C-T.......treating others with courtesy and consideration, treating others the way you'd like to be treated. Don't use or manipulate another person for your own gain.
And lastly, third on my list is TRUST ......Believing that the right thing will happen. And, believing that people will do what they say they will. | |
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| The most important virtue over 60...for women and men.
Posted: 8/13/2009 4:32:50 PM | | phoebe ..... you open absolutely wonderful channels. if the taoists are right words are just words, they aren't the experience. breathing, humor and sex are extremely important virtues or sins or what-evers. if, in my relationships, we breathe, we laugh and we make love there's very little that ought to distract us from those things. maybe a thai meal. all the rest is noise, albeit beautiful noise. would i rather work or write a poem or buy a new shirt than laugh or make love. no! thanks, lovely woman. you are a treasure..... | |
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| The most important virtue over 60...for women and men.
Posted: 8/13/2009 4:56:41 PM | | Can't speak for over 60 since I'm not there. HOWEVER, at any age, I think honesty is one of the sexiest things a person could be. Sense of humor comes in at a close second. Respect comes in at third, and tolerance finishes up the race. | |
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| The most important virtue over 60...for women and men.
Posted: 8/13/2009 5:45:54 PM |
Vannili,I am pretty sure "cranky" doesn't count as a virtue.
oldfolkie, that 's correct! and thanks for reminding me, that crankiness is not a virtue, that is under " Something else" on the thread of the OP... If that is again an oopsy, what can I say ? My mind is not on the forum but POF datings. LMAO....
Highfive!!!oldfolkie | |
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| The most important virtue over 60...for women and men.
Posted: 8/13/2009 5:49:46 PM | | I'm pretty sure I posted this virtue in another thread a year or so back - my actual pick (before humour) is "integrity". It you have it - nothing else matters. If you don't have it - nothing else matters. | |
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| The most important virtue over 60...for women and men.
Posted: 8/13/2009 6:26:51 PM | | twist sist ..... integrity. is there nothing that you see more important than integrity? and how do you define integrity? some of us want to be safe first, homesteaders of the heart. i understand that. but the world we live in isn't safe because we haven't understood the complications of stuff like religion, nationality, financial security & politics. integrity has weight, to be sure. is weight what we need, each of us individually. if i meet you and we spend time together i will know you and respond as i will. if you don't have integrity i'll tell you directly, and i'll want to know your weaknesses & vulnerabilities. i may love you because of them. concrete is breathless & lifeless. | |
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| The most important virtue over 60...for women and men.
Posted: 8/13/2009 8:27:35 PM | | Msg1:,,,,,,,The most important virtues over 60 is forgiving ,loving,patience,kindness ,sharing their experiences,to the young people who are starting the trek of trial and error of this journey in life.. We've been there,so let's not be judgemental to young people's error but understand them and support them by sharing our wisdom... Vannili | |
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| The most important virtue over 60...for women and men.
Posted: 8/14/2009 1:46:01 AM | seein' as how the dictionary states virtue comes from "manliness" and that virtue applied in a feminine sense brings forth "chastity"-- i'd say, that by age 60, being w/o any virtue (aka virtueless) would be a damn good thing under today's circumstances!
now, if were to redefine virtue my way, then alternatively i'd say: by age 60, the achievement of perspective would be the most virtuous. this would, of course, be done with humor and by tapping into the wisdom one has accrued to date. however, i'm still kind of dumbstruck at the chastity part.  miriam webster, who woulda thought? | |
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| The most important virtue over 60...for women and men.
Posted: 8/14/2009 2:12:49 AM | Amen sister Vannili!
I'm not blessed with virtue. However I'm honest.
“The three hardest tasks in the world are neither physical feats nor intellectual achievements, but moral acts: to return love for hate, to include the excluded, and to say, "I was wrong".” | |
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| The most important virtue over 60...for women and men.
Posted: 8/14/2009 3:04:49 AM |
1. moral excellence; goodness; righteousness.
2. conformity of one's life and conduct to moral and ethical principles; uprightness; rectitude.
3. chastity; virginity: to lose one's virtue.
by age 60, I hope definition #3 is no longer a virtue to consider. | |
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