Integrity
Your ego will deceive you,
Integrity never will.
On Wealth
The wise man said to a poor peasant: I will make you wealthy.
Of the three riches I offer, what do you wish as wealth?
Gold and many servants
Wisdom and many followers
Integrity and many enemies
The peasant contemplated, then answered:
Integrity, with all wealth comes enemies.
With gold and servants, I will know my enemies when I become poor.
With wisdom and followers, I will know my enemies when I become feeble.
With integrity and enemies, I will know my enemies because I am honest.
- Roger White
Copyright © Roger White | Year Posted 2024
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