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Definition Essay On Integrity

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The word “ integrity” seems to float around me, its very existence locked in my mind. The word integrity will never be forgotten, never be lost, but the meaning behind the word integrity has yet to be discovered. Oprah Winfrey once said “Real integrity is doing the right thing, knowing that nobody's going to know whether you did it or not. ” Integrity is something I believe in and value greatly. To me integrity is doing the right thing even when no one else is watching. Most people always look for an easy choice, but it's not about the easy choice it's about the right choice. Ever since I was little girl I have always believed that you only get what you work for, and fairness and equality play a big role in integrity. I’d always believed in doing the right thing even if it doesn’t benefit me in the end. Sometimes it’s hard to show integrity. In fact ,95% of 24,000 high school students have admitted in some form of cheating. I’d always hoped that maybe one day these numbers would decrease. On a warm, sunny Texas afternoon I walked through the Southlake strip mall. In the air a pungent odor danced around me. My hand went immediately to my nose, to block out the smell. The sun’s heat came glaring down at me as I shielded my hands in front of my face to keep the ray of light from hurting my sensitive eyes. The clouds seemed to dance across the vibrant blue sky. The pounding of my feet echoed across the …show more content…

I believe in doing what's right. I believe in helping others, and making sure everything is fair. I believe in kindness and compassion. It all comes down to, I believe in integrity. I believe that integrity can make a huge difference in the world. As long as you find the key to unlocking the door and entering the world of Integrity. Some may find the key, others may never find it, but the question is. Will you find the key to

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