loyalty

a.k.a. faithfulness, fidelity

Complementary virtues¶

• commitment
• dependability
• filial piety
• patriotism
• solidarity

Contrasting vices¶

• betrayal
• disloyalty

Virtues possibly in tension¶

• impartiality

How to acquire or strengthen it¶

TBD

Notes and links¶

• Notes on Loyalty (David, LessWrong)

Mentioned elsewhere¶

• One of “The Seven Virtues of Bushido” according to Nitobe Inazo.
• One of the virtues in the Boy Scout Law.
• One of William De Witt Hyde’s virtues

Inspirational quotes¶

• “The glory of a servant is fidelity, which cannot be without diligence, as well as truth.” ―William Penn
• “The ground for the steadfastness and constancy for which we are searching in friendship is faithfulness.” ―Cicero
• “The wise man is intelligently, not blindly, loyal.” (Analects of Confucius, XV.XXXVI)