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[[File:All_Gori_rulers_frescos_Political_virtues_from_the_Plazzo_Pubblico_in_Siena-1024x768-1192_7604.jpg|thumb|400px|The Seven ''Political'' Virtues... [[Sleazy Politician|who kept a straight face?]]]]

'''[[Humble Hero|Humility]]''' - Being Modest in Self. What is [[Famed in Story|fame]], but a trapping for the weak? While those with this virtue may not seem like much at first, when all bets are down they will triumph over the loud and crass - if not in sheer power, then at least in poise. This virtue in its purest form is not self-hatred (a common mistake made by those with good intentions but self-esteem problems), but rather a sense of inner knowledge that one does not need to prove their greatness/[[Badass|badassitude]] to the outside world to actually be [[Great/Badass|Badass]]. The [[Supporting Leader]], [[The Cowl]], and [[The Drifter]] often personify this trope. When used to an extreme, may result in [[Obfuscating Stupidity]]. Opposite of [[Pride]].

'''[[Turn the Other Cheek|Patience]]''' - Being Peaceful in Goal. A willingness to forgive and show mercy. In the face of adversity they may hesitate, but in the end they will endorse stability, reject revenge, and accept the faults of others without prejudice. This virtue is almost always held by [[The Medic]], [[Actual Pacifist|Actual Pacifists]], and the [[Iron Woobie]]. The major fight involving this virtue will involve [[Sheathe Your Sword|sheathing your sword]]. And if, in the end, a true follower of this virtue cannot win the fight on their terms, they will [[Face Death with Dignity]]. Opposite of [[Unstoppable Rage|Wrath]].

* The [[Shonen]] manga series ''[[Katekyo Hitman Reborn]]'' has the seven protagonists (battling for the right to inherit a powerful [[The Mafia|mafia]] family) embody the [[Seven Heavenly Virtues]] (in opposition to the antagonists, who embody the [[Seven Deadly Sins]]).

* From [[Terry Pratchett]]'s [[Discworld]]: In the country of Lancre, one family went and named their daughters after the [[Seven Heavenly Virtues]], Faith, Hope, Charity, Prudence so forth. And out of a misinformed sense of continuity, named their sons along the lines of Bestiality, Anger (among others). Subverted, because each of the daughters came to embody the sin opposite of her virtuous name. Meanwhile, despite everything else, Anger is a kind and calm man, while his brother Bestiality is kind to animals.<br /><br />In ''[[Discworld/Going Postal|Going Postal]]'', the (now) Eight Virtues are Fortitude, Patience, Chastity, Charity, Hope, Silence, Tubso and Bissonomy. Few people practice Tubso and Bissonomy in the busy modern world, because no-one remembers what they are.

* In Garth Nix’s ''[[Keys to the Kingdom]]'' series, the [[Seven Heavenly Virtues]] are exemplified by the seven pieces of the Will, although an alternate system is used with the four Cardinal Virtues and the three Theological virtues. In order of appearance; Fortitude, Prudence, Faith, Justice, Temperance, Charity, and Hope. These characters are highly unbalanced and are supposed to become more reasonable as they merge into one entity.<br /><br />Dame Primus, the entity they merge into, is nothing of the sort at first. Charity's joining her does make a bit of an impact though. {{spoiler|And when Hope joins in, she becomes God.}}

* In the ''[[New World of Darkness]]'', all characters have both Vices and Virtues. Virtues (such as Charity or Faith) take much more work than [[Seven Deadly Sins|Vices]] to fulfill, but fully restore Willpower when pulled off, as compared to Vices which damage the [[Karma Meter]] (but boost the Willpower stat).<br /><br />The Virtues on their list don't precisely match the list given here, let us note. In alphabetical order: Charity, Faith, Fortitude, Hope, Justice, Prudence, Temperance.

* ''[[Kingdom of Loathing]]'' -- The Ultimate Legendary Epic Weapon of the Turtle Tamers is the Flail of the Seven Aspects, representing seven good traits of turtles: Strength, Wisdom, Protection, Tenacity, Fortitude, Valor, and Patience. It can attack seven times in one round.