Chastity is Benjamin Franklin’s penultimate virtue – depending on who is counting. For Benjamin Franklin, this was his last virtue.
Being effective is limited by the amount of resources one has; hence, one would ideally behave in ways that give a return on investment—likewise, having people who are reactive as resources requires one to act in a way that will not endanger the relationship with those people.
Wanting positive consequences, a good return on effort, and not wanting negative consequences to endanger our relationships, we honour our desire for belonging by living in line with expectations, hence chastity.
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