Integrity is one of the most valued qualities a person can have.
It’s about staying true to yourself and your principles, even when no one is watching.
These quotes remind us of the importance of being honest, reliable, and consistent in our values.
Let these words inspire you to live with integrity every day.
Best Integrity Quotes
“Integrity is doing the right thing, even when no one is watching.” – C.S. Lewis
“The time is always right to do what is right.” – Martin Luther King Jr.
“Real integrity is doing the right thing, knowing that nobody’s going to know whether you did it or not.” – Oprah Winfrey
“In looking for people to hire, look for three qualities: integrity, intelligence, and energy. And if they don’t have the first, the other two will kill you.” – Warren Buffett
“Integrity is the most valuable and respected quality of leadership. Always keep your word.” – Brian Tracy
“Honesty is the first chapter in the book of wisdom.” – Thomas Jefferson
“To give real service, you must add something which cannot be bought or measured with money, and that is sincerity and integrity.” – Douglas Adams
“Living with integrity means behaving in ways that are in harmony with your personal values.” – Barbara De Angelis
“When you are content to be simply yourself and don’t compare or compete, everyone will respect you.” – Lao Tzu
“Integrity is choosing your thoughts and actions based on values rather than personal gain.” – Chris Karcher
“Keep true, never be ashamed of doing right; decide on what you think is right and stick to it.” – George Eliot
“Integrity is making sure that the things you say and the things you do are in alignment.” – Katrina Mayer
“The glue that holds all relationships together is trust, and trust is based on integrity.” – Brian Tracy
“Be sure you put your feet in the right place, then stand firm.” – Abraham Lincoln
“The greatness of a man is not in how much wealth he acquires, but in his integrity and his ability to affect those around him positively.” – Bob Marley
“Honor your commitments with integrity.” – Les Brown
“Integrity is not something you show others. It is how you behave behind their back.” – Unknown
“One of the truest tests of integrity is its blunt refusal to be compromised.” – Chinua Achebe
“Don’t compromise yourself – you’re all you have.” – Janis Joplin
“Integrity without knowledge is weak and useless, and knowledge without integrity is dangerous and dreadful.” – Samuel Johnson
“Always do what is right. It will gratify half of mankind and astound the other.” – Mark Twain
“Integrity is doing the right thing even when it doesn’t feel natural or easy.” – Unknown
“Nothing is at last sacred but the integrity of your own mind.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson
“The strength of a nation derives from the integrity of the home.” – Confucius
“Integrity gives you real freedom because you have nothing to fear since you have nothing to hide.” – Zig Ziglar
“Be impeccable with your word. Speak with integrity. Say only what you mean.” – Don Miguel Ruiz
“Integrity is the seed for achievement. It is the principle that never fails.” – Earl Nightingale
“Truth never damages a cause that is just.” – Mahatma Gandhi
“Leadership is not about titles, positions, or flowcharts. It is about one life influencing another.” – John C. Maxwell
“With integrity, you have nothing to fear, since you have nothing to hide.” – Zig Ziglar
“Do not be afraid of enemies who attack you. Be afraid of the friends who flatter you.” – Dale Carnegie
“Integrity is keeping a commitment even after circumstances have changed.” – David Jeremiah
“Be the same person in the dark that you are in the light.” – Unknown
“To know what is right and not do it is the worst cowardice.” – Confucius
“Honesty and integrity are absolutely essential for success in life – all areas of life. The really good news is that anyone can develop both honesty and integrity.” – Zig Ziglar
“Integrity is when your actions speak louder than your words.” – Unknown
“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
“In the end, you should always do the right thing, even if it’s hard.” – Nicholas Sparks
“Integrity is the essence of everything successful.” – R. Buckminster Fuller
“Don’t try to be different. Just be good. To be good is different enough.” – Arthur Freed
“Integrity is doing the right thing when nobody’s looking.” – Unknown
“Integrity is telling myself the truth. And honesty is telling the truth to other people.” – Spencer Johnson
“You can’t, in sound morals, condemn a man for taking care of his own integrity. It is his clear duty.” – Joseph Conrad
“A man of integrity can be trusted. A man of integrity is one who has established a system of values against which all of his life is judged.” – Anonymous
“Live so that when your children think of fairness, caring, and integrity, they think of you.” – H. Jackson Brown Jr.
“Integrity is not a conditional word. It doesn’t blow in the wind or change with the weather.” – John D. MacDonald
“Integrity simply means not violating one’s own identity.” – Erich Fromm
“If you tell the truth, you don’t have to remember anything.” – Mark Twain
“Integrity is the foundation upon which all other values are built.” – Unknown
“Nothing is more important to our future than the integrity of our character.” – Billy Graham
“Integrity is the key to understanding our purpose in life.” – Unknown
“The only way to maintain your integrity is to stand by your principles.” – Unknown
“With integrity, there is no need to fear anyone or anything.” – Seneca
“Integrity has no need of rules.” – Albert Camus
“Goodness is about character – integrity, honesty, kindness, generosity, moral courage, and the like. More than anything else, it is about how we treat other people.” – Dennis Prager
“To thine own self be true, and it must follow, as the night the day, thou canst not then be false to any man.” – William Shakespeare
“Integrity is doing the right thing, even if it means losing out in the short term.” – Unknown
“You can easily judge the character of a man by how he treats those who can do nothing for him.” – Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
“Integrity means everything.” – Unknown
“Develop your character so you are a person of integrity.” – Peter Cain
“The supreme quality for leadership is integrity.” – Dwight D. Eisenhower
“Integrity is not a 90 percent thing, not a 95 percent thing; either you have it or you don’t.” – Peter Scotese
“Integrity is choosing courage over comfort; choosing what is right over what is fun, fast, or easy; and choosing to practice our values rather than simply professing them.” – Brené Brown
“People with integrity do what they say they are going to do. Others have excuses.” – Dr. Laura Schlessinger
“Integrity is the light that shines the brightest.” – Unknown
“Honor is simply the morality of superior men.” – H.L. Mencken
“Integrity is the human quality most necessary to business success.” – Jon Huntsman Sr.
“Every man has his price, or a guy like me couldn’t exist.” – Howard Hughes
“The highest compact we can make with our fellow is – ‘Let there be truth between us two forevermore.’” – Ralph Waldo Emerson
“You are what you do, not what you say you’ll do.” – Carl Jung
“Integrity means being whole and undivided, in thoughts and actions.” – Unknown
“Integrity reveals beauty in a person’s soul.” – Unknown
“The right thing to do and the hard thing to do are usually the same.” – Steve Maraboli
“Integrity is the core of our character, the keeper of our conscience.” – Unknown
“Without integrity, success is hollow and temporary.” – Unknown
“True integrity is unwavering, no matter the situation.” – Unknown
“Integrity means staying rooted in truth and honesty at all times.” – Unknown
“Speak with honesty, think with sincerity, and act with integrity.” – Unknown
“Integrity is the mark of true greatness.” – Unknown
“Let your life be proof of your integrity.” – Unknown
“Integrity is the guiding star of a noble heart.” – Unknown
“In the battle between right and wrong, let your integrity lead the way.” – Unknown
“Those with integrity are the true leaders, even if they have no title.” – Unknown
“Integrity costs nothing but is worth everything.” – Unknown
“A reputation of integrity is earned one decision at a time.” – Unknown
“Integrity is staying true to your word when it’s tested the most.” – Unknown
“A life of integrity is a life of authenticity.” – Unknown
“Integrity keeps your soul clean and your mind clear.” – Unknown
“The true test of a person’s character is what they do when no one is looking.” – John Wooden
“Without integrity, power is dangerous.” – Unknown
“Integrity isn’t just doing what’s right; it’s doing what’s needed.” – Unknown
“Stand firm in your values, even if you stand alone.” – Unknown
“True greatness lies in the strength of one’s integrity.” – Unknown
“Integrity builds trust, and trust builds lasting relationships.” – Unknown
“The quiet power of integrity speaks louder than words.” – Unknown
“Living with integrity is living without regret.” – Unknown
“Honesty and integrity are timeless virtues.” – Unknown
