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"The hottest places in hell are reserved for those who, in times of great moral crisis, maintain their neutrality." – Dante Alighieri

Integrity

The Core Man

Integrity is central to who one must be. All virtues are woven in the fabric of integrity. Integrity is truth. Integrity is humility. Integrity is love. Core to -M-PowerMen training is facing the harsh reality of ourselves, of who we are, who we have been, and where we are headed. Only by daily coming to this crossroads and taking the higher road, can men begin that journey of empowering humanity.

Quotes on Integrity

“In matters of style, swim with the current; in matters of principle, stand like a rock.”
– Thomas Jefferson

“Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man’s character, give him power.”
– Abraham Lincoln

“Character is much easier kept than recovered.”
– Thomas Paine

“What you do speaks so loudly that I cannot hear what you say.”
– Ralph Waldo Emerson

“He who stands for nothing will fall for anything.”
– Alexander Hamilton

“The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing.”
– Edmund Burke

“Principles have no real force except when one is well-fed.”
– Mark Twain

“Right is right, even if everyone is against it, and wrong is wrong, even if everyone is for it.”
– William Penn

“The hottest places in hell are reserved for those who, in times of great moral crisis, maintain their neutrality.”
– Dante Alighieri

“We are men, and our lot in life is to learn and to be hurled into one peril after another. It is our duty to endure that which must be endured, and to bear the blows of fortune with unyielding hearts.”
Hector of Troy (as retold in The Iliad)

  • “Truth will out.”

    • Meaning: The truth will eventually be revealed, no matter how much it is hidden.
  • “Honesty is the first chapter in the book of wisdom.”

    • Attributed to Thomas Jefferson but widely circulated as a general truth.
  • “The truth is rarely pure and never simple.”

    • From Oscar Wilde’s The Importance of Being Earnest (public domain).
  • “Truth is powerful and it prevails.”

    • Often associated with Sojourner Truth.
  • “The truth shall set you free.”

    • A timeless expression from the Bible (John 8:32), widely used in various contexts.
  • “Three things cannot be long hidden: the sun, the moon, and the truth.”

    • A proverb often attributed to Buddha.
  • “Truth is stranger than fiction.”

    • Popularized by Mark Twain and part of public domain literature.
  • “In a time of deceit, telling the truth is a revolutionary act.”

    • Attributed to George Orwell but considered a saying in public discourse.
  • “Seek truth, and you will find it.”

    • A common phrase emphasizing the pursuit of truth.
  • “A lie has speed, but truth has endurance.”

    • A variant of an old adage highlighting the lasting power of truth.

Faith & Devotion 🙏

1️⃣ “A soul fully surrendered to God wields a strength no kingdom can conquer.”
2️⃣ “A heart that trusts in God has greater power than a thousand empires.”
3️⃣ “Faith in God moves mountains, while the might of men only shifts sand.”
4️⃣ “A single prayer, offered in true surrender, can shake the gates of heaven.”
5️⃣ “The heart that kneels before God stands stronger than the rulers of nations.”


Leadership & Humility 👑

6️⃣ “The mightiest rulers bow before time, but a humble heart in God’s hands is eternal.”
7️⃣ “A king may rule a nation, but a soul surrendered to God governs eternity.”
8️⃣ “A leader’s throne may rise and fall, but a servant of God never loses his foundation.”
9️⃣ “True strength is not in commanding armies but in submitting to God’s will.”
🔟 “The greatest leaders are those who first bow before God.”


Power & Strength in God

1️⃣1️⃣ “God’s power in one surrendered heart outweighs the force of a thousand armies.”
1️⃣2️⃣ “The might of men builds towers, but the power of God moves the heavens.”
1️⃣3️⃣ “The sword of the world cuts flesh, but the hand of God transforms souls.”
1️⃣4️⃣ “A kingdom built on power may crumble, but a life built on God stands unshaken.”
1️⃣5️⃣ “No fortress can shield like faith, no weapon can strike like truth.”


Biblical & Poetic Style 📖

1️⃣6️⃣ “The earth and sky shall pass away, but the heart bound to God shall remain.”
1️⃣7️⃣ “Where kings build walls, God raises mountains; where men seek thrones, God bestows eternity.”
1️⃣8️⃣ “Man rules for a season, but the Lord reigns forever.”
1️⃣9️⃣ “The power of men ends at the grave, but the power of God begins where life ends.”
2️⃣0️⃣ “What is a kingdom without faith? A castle of sand before an eternal tide.”

Sayings on the Power of God

1️⃣ “The power of God is not in the storm, but in the stillness that follows.”
2️⃣ “Mountains crumble before men, but they bow before the hand of God.”
3️⃣ “God’s power is not measured in force, but in the love that moves the universe.”
4️⃣ “The greatest strength is not found in armies, but in the whisper of God’s will.”
5️⃣ “What man calls impossible, God calls already done.”
6️⃣ “The power of God does not break chains; it melts them into dust.”
7️⃣ “Stars may fade and oceans may dry, but the power of God remains unshaken.”
8️⃣ “God’s might is seen not in destruction, but in the miracle of creation.”
9️⃣ “A heart surrendered to God holds more power than a kingdom built by men.”
🔟 “No force in the world can stand against the power of faith in the Almighty.”

Virtue as a Knight’s Armor 🛡️⚔️

1️⃣ “Virtue is the armor that shields the soul from corruption.”
2️⃣ “A knight’s strength is measured not by his sword, but by the integrity of his armor—his virtue.”
3️⃣ “Virtue, like armor, must be worn daily to withstand the battles of temptation.”
4️⃣ “A tarnished blade may still strike true, but a knight without virtue is defenseless.”
5️⃣ “Honor is the sword, courage is the shield, but virtue is the armor that protects all.”
6️⃣ “The strongest armor is not forged of steel, but of truth, integrity, and virtue.”
7️⃣ “A knight may fall in battle, but a virtuous heart remains unbroken.”
8️⃣ “Virtue is the armor that no blade of deceit can pierce.”
9️⃣ “A kingdom stands not on walls of stone, but on the virtue of its knights.”
🔟 “He who polishes his armor daily with virtue shall never fear the arrows of dishonor.”

Biblical Passages on the cross


  1. Matthew 16:24-25

    “Then Jesus told his disciples, ‘If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. For whoever would save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake will find it.’”

  2. Luke 9:23

    “And he said to all, ‘If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me.’”

  3. Galatians 6:14

    “But far be it from me to boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by which the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world.”

  4. 1 Corinthians 1:18

    “For the word of the cross is folly to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.”

  5. Philippians 2:8-9

    “And being found in human form, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross. Therefore God has highly exalted him and bestowed on him the name that is above every name.”

  6. John 12:32

    “And I, when I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all people to myself.”


Sayings from the Saints


  1. St. John Vianney

    “The Cross is the ladder to Heaven.”

  2. St. Louis de Montfort

    “Whenever you do anything, do it bearing in mind the Cross of Christ, and the work will be light and easy for you.”

  3. St. Francis de Sales

    “The everlasting God has in His wisdom foreseen from eternity the cross that He now presents to you as a gift from His inmost heart.”

  4. St. Padre Pio

    “Carry your cross patiently and it will carry you.”

  5. St. Teresa of Ávila

    “If you seek to carry no other cross but that which is pleasant, you will not find one.”

  6. St. John of the Cross

    “In the Cross is life, and consolation, and from the Cross alone do we rise to heavenly life.”

  7. St. Paul of the Cross

    “The Cross is the school of love.”

  8. St. Catherine of Siena

    “It is only through the Cross that we find the way to Heaven.”


A Famous Liturgical Line:

“Ave Crux, Spes Unica”“Hail, O Cross, our only hope.”

  • This is an ancient Christian motto expressing the exaltation of the Cross as our surest hope.

  • “I don’t need to prove anything to the world — only that I love God with all my heart.”

  • “My life isn’t about proving my worth — it’s about proving my love for the One who is worthy.”

  • “I have nothing to prove to others; my only desire is to live each day as proof of my love for God.”

  • “The world demands credentials — God asks only for love. That’s all I need to prove.”

  • “Let my choices, not my ego, prove one thing alone: that I love the Lord my God with all my strength.”

  • “I don’t live to prove myself — I live to prove my love for Christ, who gave everything for me.”