14 November 2026

More thoughts about Integrity

Why do I keep coming back to this topic? Is it because I see so little evidence of integrity in many of our so-called role models in the public spotlight? 

I'm increasingly troubled by the sharp contrast between some people's public personas and their private conduct, as recent news reports have revealed. I suppose it only goes to show that you really need to know somebody well to work through the 'spin' and to find out what is truly genuine. I guess that means it's impossible to truly get to know someone who is a celebrity. 

At the risk of being a broken record, I'll say it again. Integrity means that you need to be honest and to have a consistent adherence to strong moral and ethical values. The English term is derived from the Latin word integer, meaning whole, complete or undivided.

Integrity means your moral and ethical principles do not change depending on the situation, pressure, or presence of an audience. Choose your role models well!

(sigh)

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