Beneficial Quote by Benjamin Franklin
“Duty is not beneficial because it is commanded, but is commanded because it is beneficial.”
About This Quote
Source Letter to a friend, 1750
Duty is valuable when it serves the common good, not merely because authority demands it.
In simple terms: Duty is good when beneficial.
Key Takeaway
Align obligations with positive outcomes.
Themes
ethics
duty
benefit
Mood
thoughtful
serious
Type
ethical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- leadership
- policy making
- personal decisions
Key Concepts
philosophy
public good
Questions to Reflect On
- When should you obey a command?
- How to evaluate the benefit of a duty?
A Different Perspective
Authority can still be misused despite good intent.
