Benjamin Franklin
...views, ideas and beliefs became the the soul for the " American Dream ", the idea that all people are created equal and each and every individual had the same chances the achieve success in america. (http://sln.fi.edu/franklin/economst/economst.html) Diverse people have different cultural characteristics. The three major cultures in colonial america included : Indians, slaves and white men. Most white men considered Native Americans to be savage like. They also considered African slaves to be inferior. These views of different cultures in america conflicted with the " American Dream " belief. But Franklin believed in morals. The morals he proposed where the guidelines and blueprint to being a successful citizen in america. No matter the race, social class, or wealth each person should have good morals. Franklin was committed to moral perfection. He wished to live without any fault at any time. Knowing what was right and wrong was a simple task. The only difficulty should would be doing one while avoiding the other. "Habit always takes advantage of inattention". ( Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin) Benjamin Franklin created and wrote thirteen moral virtues to be the moral person in america during the eighteenth-century. The First temperance. " Eat not to Dullness and Drink not to Elevation ". ( Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin) Second, silence. Do not take part non-sense conversation. Instead speak on issues that will help yourself and others. Speaking is for a purpose. Third is order. Be organized, let all your things and belongings have their place in life. ( Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin) Let everything have its time to come in an order system. Resolution is the fourth moral. Performing not to fail. Perform things how you should and resolve them accordingly. Fifth, frugality. Waste nothing, do good to others and yourself and make no expense for it. ( Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin) Sixth, industry. Always use your time. Employment is necessary. Don't take part in unnecessary actions. The seventh is sincerity. There is no need for deceit. Always remain innocent and ...