It was about this time I conceived the bold and arduous project of arriving at moral perfection. I wished to live without committing any fault at any time; I would conquer all that either natural inclination, custom, or company might lead me into.
Benjamin Franklin, The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin
Introduction
I want nothing more than to be a good man living a good life. This document represents my attempt to formulate that ideal for myself, building on a philosophical heritage from Aristotle, Marcus Aurelius, Dante Alighieri, and Benjamin Franklin. This is my public exercise in developing a personal philosophy for living.