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.