Integrity

Integrity is the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles. It is also the quality of being upright, not corrupt but inspiring and fair in action. A person of integrity cannot be convinced to do something wrong. Integrity is the ability to demonstrate key elements of uprightness, self-respect, honesty, discipline, hard work, and strong moral principles. A person of integrity is hardworking, confident, and dedicated to their duty. Every community needs people of integrity because they lead by example to the younger generation in society.

Attributes of Integrity

• Honesty
• Contentment
• Truthfulness
• Probity

Importance of Integrity

• Makes an individual honest in all aspects of life
• Eradicates corruption
• Brings about hard work and commitment to one’s duty
• Makes a nation develop rapidly
• Provides inspiration in members of society
• Gives room for good character formation
• Makes one have confidence in whatever one does
• Promotes upright judgment in society

Characteristics of People with Integrity

• They know that other people's time has value
• They are authentic people
• They give credit to other people
• They are humble
• They apologize
• They believe in others