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What does it mean?
Maintaining self-integrity is vital as you are your only constant.
In plain terms
Do not give up on yourself.
What can you take from it?
Stay true to who you are.

Where it applies

  • making tough choices
  • resisting peer pressure

Putting it to work

  • standing firm in values

Questions to consider

  • What would you compromise?
  • What matters most?

Another view

Sometimes compromise is necessary.

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