There are certain virtuous principles that people seem to try to retain within their cultures. The following are a few that I have picked out for this challenge.
Your mission is to choose one of these principles and write a ficlet that embodies that word.
Be creative!
Have fun!
And think out of the box!

Perseverance
Friendship
Self-Discipline
Responsibility
Gratitude
Moderation
Humility
Integrity
Compassion