Having been witness to the creeping decay which takes hold when integrity and honesty are abandoned, I sought out some thoughts on integrity from others.
A liar needs a good memory. – Quintilian
What is left when honour is lost? – Publilius Syrus
No one can be happy who has been thrust outside the pale of truth. And there are two ways that one can be removed from this realm: by lying, or by being lied to. – Seneca
… look for three qualities: integrity, intelligence, and energy. And if they don’t have the first, the other two will kill you. – Warren Buffett
It is our hypocrisy and self-focus that drains us. – Robert E. Quinn
He is not wise to me who is wise in words only, but he who is wise in deeds. – Gregory the Great
As an entrepreneur, a reputation for integrity is your most valuable commodity. – Victor Kiam
There are seven things that will destroy us: Wealth without work; Pleasure without conscience; Knowledge without character; Religion without sacrifice; Politics without principle; Science without humanity; Business without ethics. – Mahatma Gandhi
Your reputation and integrity are everything. Follow through on what you say you’re going to do. Your credibility can only be built over time, and it is built from the history of your words and actions. – Maria Razumich-Zec
Integrity can be seen as the opposite of hypocrisy.
Other wonderful quotes about integrity can be found in Leadership Now and also the Management Expert.
