All time Quote by Samuel Lyman Atwood Marshall
“A man has integrity if his interest in the good of the service is at all times greater than his personal pride, and when he holds himself to the same line of duty when unobserved as he would follow if his superiors were present”
About This Quote
Source Book: Ethics in Public Service, 1998
Integrity means prioritizing the service’s good over personal pride, even when unobserved.
In simple terms: Put service before ego, always.
Key Takeaway
Act with honesty even when no one watches.
Themes
integrity
service
leadership
ethics
humility
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- Public officials
- team leaders
- volunteers
- students
Key Concepts
Moral philosophy
public duty
character building
Questions to Reflect On
- What pressures test your integrity?
- How do you stay accountable alone?
A Different Perspective
Self‑deception can mask true motives.
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