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integrity in everything they did. They were absolutely trustworthy. They always
told the truth. You could always count on them and believe in them.
George Washington is often called the “Father of his country.” It was said that
America only came into being because of the incredible
character of George
Washington. It was the respect that the Founding Fathers had for the honesty and
integrity of Washington that held them together during the darkest days of the
Revolutionary War.
Abraham Lincoln, considered the second most important
and esteemed president in
American history, got the nickname of “Honest Abe” as a young man when he
walked several miles to return a few pennies that a woman had overpaid when she
bought something from the general store where he was working. Throughout his
career, he was esteemed and respected as one of the most honest men of his day.
This is a wonderful reputation for you to have as well.
The Three Primary Virtues
Adam Smith, in his important book,
The Theory of Moral Sentiments,
wrote that
excellent people have three primary virtues. In order,
these are Prudence, Justice
and Benevolence. Each of them is essential to the others,
and to the living of a full
life in society.
The virtue of prudence refers to your developing
the habit of providing well for
yourself, your family, your friends, your coworkers and your company
. This
requires that you think intelligently and honestly about the very best course of
