A WORD A DAY.
INTREGRITY. This is a word we should delight to use, for it exemplifies both in use and derivation a deep truth. Integrity denotes a state of completeness, of soundness, which we characterize as moral unrightness or honesty. Sound ideals form the basis of integrity. The Latin integer, is from in and tang,ere, untouched, whole, complete. “Entirely , is from the,same root. We take the word integer” in its original form to mean a whole number or a complete entity. To apply this idea to a moral attribute denotes an appreciation of the effect perfect soundness of body and mind have on spiritual well-being. . . Integrity is not merely honesty; it is complete incapability of being touched by corruption or evil practices. Integrity proves that one is able to fulfil one’s whole duty strictly and honourably. Ability to “keep the whole law” is thus symbolized. The noun “integer” (in which the g sounds like j) and the adjective “integral” accent the first syllable; in-teg-ri-ty stresses the second. Sound both i’s as iff mill c as in end, y as in city. “The happiness, of her citizenry depends on the integrity of the nation.”
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Southland Times, Issue 21095, 29 May 1930, Page 8
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194A WORD A DAY. Southland Times, Issue 21095, 29 May 1930, Page 8
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