Virtues in Life List: Should Gratitude and Humility come Last
In virtute robur In virtue lies our strength, To uphold our motto, We’ll go to any length, This was the chorus of our school anthem, Don Bosco, Matunga. Let me say one thing which is an abiding memory was is a school where somehow we got an atmosphere which was liberal open and conducive to all round development and most of us were taught to become honest responsible citizens of the nation and be prepared for life. This was certainly in contrast to schools ready to churn out sorted academic achievers more concerned with ranks and academic achievements. Intelligence was emphasized on at the cost of development of intellect. Utilitarian education versus utopian education will always remain a contest in the face of modern world demands where man runs after jobs, degrees, material wealth rather than living a life of true meaning and fulfilment. Coming back to list of virtues for some reasons when we randomly make a list the top rankers are and lists are based on traditions and cultures an