integrity

"Integrity first, service before self, excellence in all we do."
(USAF Core Values)

 You can tell a person, not by what they say they are gratitude for, but how they respect what they claim to be grateful for."
Original quote contributed by Veronica Davina from her Mom, Mrs. Donna Priscott

Integrity is the essence of everything successful.

"Love doesn't die a natural death. Love has to be killed, either by neglect or narcissism. Those guilty of these two crimes of the heart always hide behind excuses convenient; too ashamed, lacking in integrity and courage to face the truth. To them, it is always something other than their own actions, desires and self-importance that dictate circumstances. For these people, so blind to truth, true love can never be fully experienced for they have never really given of themselves all that they are."

Sometimes the dues we pay to maintain integrity are pretty high, but the ultimate cost of moral compromise is so much higher.

"To have integrity one must be consistently honest and trustworthy in everything one does...When you have integrity, people know you will do what you know is right...Its knowing what you have to do without someone telling you to do it. It is the core of a person's-and a company's- reputation."

Don't compromise yourself.
You are all you've got.

There is no pillow so soft as a clear conscience.

The only exercise some people get is jumping to conclusions, running down their friends, side-stepping responsibility, and pushing their luck!

Dignity consists not in possessing honors, but in the consciousness that we deserve them.