Do we want legislators who have strong principles, or just our principles?
"In the end, people don't really have strong principles about a rainy-day fund," he said.
But don't make the mistake of assuming that people who have strong principles and never compromise are necessarily "better".
If an American charitable trust offered you a small fortune for "affirming life's spiritual dimension", you would need to check you had strong principles and a remarkably understanding partner before replying: "I have never been so insulted in my life".
In a lone bright spot for the GOP, while a majority viewed both parties as having strong principles, Republicans had a 6-point edge over Democrats on that measure.
That might seem a lot to ask of Alabama voters, but that's what those who have strong principles do: willingly suffer short-term pain and setbacks for the greater good.
The judges felt Veja had strong ethical principles whilst creating beautiful products.
Where Ardross Farm Shop, Elie, Fife, KY9 1EU (01333 331400; www.ardrossfarm.co.uk) Pillars of Hercules 'This farm and shop have strong ethical principles,' says Kath. 'They are part of the Falkland Estate, which is getting increasingly interested in local and sustainable food, and is setting up a community bakery.
A common definition for integrity is the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles; moral uprightness.
It may not be the easiest task (at least not in the beginning), but with consistent practice you can be a person clothed in integrity -- the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles; moral uprightness.
