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[from 'Advice to a Young Tradesman' by Benjamin Franklin, in 23. Ethics / B. Contract Ethics / 8. Contract Strategies ]

Full Idea

After industry and frugality, nothing contributes more to raising a young man in the world than punctuality and justice in all his dealings.

Gist of Idea

Punctuality and justice in dealings are excellent for raising a man in the world

Source

Benjamin Franklin (Advice to a Young Tradesman [1748], p.87-), quoted by Max Weber - The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism 2

Book Reference

Weber,Max: 'Protestant Ethic and Spirit of Capitalism' [Routledge 2001], p.15


A Reaction

A perfect illustration of the self-interest that drives morality in the social contract view.