Integrity is a moral category, the second "ID card" of citizens, and a collective term for honesty in daily behavior and credibility in formal communications. Below are several celebrity examples about integrity that I have compiled for you. You are welcome to share them.
Shang Yang established a tree to gain trust
Shang Yang appointed Qin Xiaogong as prime minister and wanted to enact a new law. In order to win the trust of the people, Shang Yang erected a three-foot-long tree at the south gate of the capital city and recruited people who could move the tree to the north gate, giving them ten gold. The people were surprised by this approach and no one dared to move the piece of wood. Then, Shang Yang announced to the people that those who could move would be given fifty gold coins. A brave man finally took away the piece of wood, and Shang Yang immediately gave him fifty gold to show his integrity. This approach of building trust by standing tall finally convinced the people that the new law was credible, thus enabling the new law to be implemented smoothly.
Analysis: "A person cannot stand without faith." It is the same for a person, a group, and a country. If you do not believe in your words, you will perish.
Topics: "No one can stand without faith", "Integrity", "Proof"
A hundred catties of gold is not as good as Ji Bu and a promise
Ji Bu, Han Dynasty He is famous for his sincerity and trustworthiness. There was a proverb at that time: "It is better to get Ji Bu's promise than to get a hundred catties of gold." This means that Ji Bu's words are more valuable than gold. Later, Ji Bu followed Xiang Yu in defeat and was wanted by Liu Bang. Many people came out to protect him and enabled him to get through the difficulties safely. In the end, Ji Bu was reused by the Han Dynasty because of his integrity.
Analysis: Only those who treat others with integrity can be treated with integrity by others.
Topics: "Integrity and Life", "Mutual Help", "The Value of Integrity"
Li Kuchan's Burning Painting
Li Kuchan is a famous contemporary painter in my country. He is straightforward and never breaks his promise to paint for others. Once, an old friend asked him to make a painting, but Li Kuchan was busy and could not complete it in time. Not long after, when he received the obituary notice that his old friend had passed away, he felt ashamed and rushed to paint. He drew a "Picture of Hundred Lotuses", solemnly inscribed his old friend's name on it, stamped it, and immediately took it to the backyard. Burn the painting. Afterwards, he said to his son: "If an old friend wants to paint again in the future, please urge me in time and don't break your promise!"
Analysis: Real painters and artists are people with sincere and rich feelings. He does not fake anything, is honest, and never breaks his word. It can be said that his painting is as good as his character.
Topic: "Integrity in Life" and "Promise"
Managing People's Hearts
During the Qianlong period of the Qing Dynasty, there was a dim sum shop owner in Nanchang City, Li Shageng. Authentic products at a reasonable price win over customers. But after he made money, he mixed in fake money and became negligent towards customers, and his business gradually declined. One day, Zheng Banqiao, a famous calligrapher and painter, came to the store for dinner. Li Shageng was so surprised that he respectfully asked him to inscribe the name of the store. Zheng Banqiao wrote the inscription "Li Shageng Dim Sum Shop" with six characters. The calligraphy was vigorous and powerful, attracting everyone to watch, but no one ate. It turned out that the word "heart" was missing a little bit, so Li Shageng asked to write a little more. But Zheng Banqiao said: "That's right. Your business used to be prosperous because you had this in your heart. Now your business is slow because you lack this in your heart." Li Shageng realized the importance of running a life. . Since then, he has corrected his past mistakes and once again won the hearts and minds of the market.
Analysis: The human heart is an intangible asset and a huge wealth that cannot be ignored. For enterprises and merchants, managing people's hearts is the key to healthy and sustainable development of the business. This incident also shows Zheng Banqiao’s wisdom and humor.
Topics: "Managing People's Hearts", "Integrity", "Wisdom of Celebrities"
The Story of the Little Cherry Tree
There is a large orchard in the manor. Every harvest season, huge apples and clusters of red cherries hang among the green leaves, which is really cute.
One day, little George found a new ax bought by his father at home. Soon, he became the "master" of this axe. He took it into the garden and used it to cut grass and branches. He had so much fun! As he was playing, he suddenly thought: "My father can chop down big branches with an axe. Can I chop down small branches with an axe?" Where's the tree?" It happened that there was a small cherry tree not far in front of him, so little George ran forward, swung the ax and chopped down the little cherry tree, once, twice... He just chopped seven times, the little cherry The tree fell down.
At dusk, when my father found that the garden had been messed up and the little cherry tree he loved so much had been chopped down, he was very angry. He walked into the house angrily and asked sharply: "Who cut down my cherry tree?" Little George knew that he was in trouble. But he only hesitated for a moment, then suddenly raised his head and looked at his father, and said sincerely: "Dad, I can't lie. I chopped down the tree with an axe. Indeed, I am willing to plant another one and never chop it down again." "
As soon as Little George finished speaking, the anger on his father's face suddenly disappeared, and he praised Little George's "honest behavior is worth more than a thousand cherry trees." Later, the little cherry tree. The story spread, "I Can't Lie" and became a portrayal of little George as a human being.
Be trustworthy
Song Lian was a knowledgeable person in the Ming Dynasty of our country. He loved reading since he was a child, but his family was very poor and could not afford to go to school or buy books, so he had to borrow books from others. Every time he borrowed books, he always agreed on the time limit and returned the books on time. He never broke the contract and people were willing to borrow the books. Give it to him.
Once, he borrowed a book. The more he read, the more he couldn't put it down, so he decided to copy it down. But the deadline for returning the books is coming soon. He had to copy books all night long. It was the twelfth lunar month in the middle of winter, and dripping water turned into ice. His mother said: "My child, it's already midnight and it's so cold. Let's copy it in the morning. People are not waiting to read this book." Song Lian said: "No matter if people wait to read this book or not, they have to return it by the time limit. This is a The issue of trust is also a sign of respect for others. If you don't keep your word and act with integrity, how can you get the respect of others?"
Once again, Song Lian went to a distant place to consult a famous person. They made an appointment to meet on a date, but unexpectedly it started to snow on the day of departure. When Song Lian picked up his luggage and was about to go on the road, his mother said in surprise: "How can you go far away in such weather? Besides, the mountain has been closed by heavy snow at the teacher's place. This old cotton-padded jacket of yours can't withstand the severe cold in the mountains!" "Song Lian said: "Mom, if you don't set out today, you will miss the date of apprenticeship, and you will break your appointment. Breaking your appointment means disrespecting the teacher. No matter how bad the wind and snow are, I have to go on the road."
When Song Lian arrived at the teacher's home, the teacher praised him with emotion and said: "Young man, if you are trustworthy and studious, you will be successful in the future!"