Cardinal virtues

In the Christian church, there are four cardinal virtues. These are prudence, temperance, fortitude, and justice. These were derived initially from Plato's scheme and were adapted by Saint Ambrose, Augustine of Hippo, and Thomas Aquinas.

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Christian - Prudence - Temperance - Fortitude - Justice - Plato - Saint Ambrose - Augustine of Hippo - Thomas Aquinas

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These "cardinal" virtues are not the same as the trinity of "theological virtues" of faith, hope, and charity. Together, they comprise what is known as the Heavenly Virtues or sometimes the Seven Cardinal Virtues.

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