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Chapter 8

The Integrity of Money

“Integrity” is an interesting word. I have heard it used in many different

ways and in different contexts. I believe it is one of the more misused,
confused, and abused words in the English language. Many times I have
heard someone say, “He has no integrity,” or “If they had any integrity, they

would be more successful.” Someone else might say, “That house has
integrity of design.” Before discussing the integrity of money, I think it best
I give my definition of “integrity.”
Webster’s offers three definitions for “integrity.” They are:

1. Soundness: An unimpaired condition.
2. Incorruptibility: Firm adherence to a code of especially moral or
artistic values.

3. Completeness: The quality or state of being complete or undivided.

The Integrity of a Car

All three definitions are required to discuss money and integrity. To better
illustrate, I use the example of the integrity of an automobile. An
automobile is made up of systems: the brake system, fuel system, electrical

system, hydraulic system, and so on. If the systems are not operating in
integrity, the car will not function, it will not be sound. For example, if the
fuel system is corrupted, the entire car stops. The integrity of the car is

compromised and broken. The car is not whole.