Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Comment on this quote Share via Email Print this Page Thomas S. Monson Quote “Perhaps the surest test of an individual's integrity is his refusal to do or say anything that would damage his self-respect.” ~ Thomas S. Monson (1927- ) President of Brigham Young University Courage , Dignity , Honor , Integrity , Respect , Virtue Ratings and Comments Reply Anonymous 5/22/05 Reply Anonymous, Toronto 6/15/06 Reply Anonymous 1/2/09 1 Reply E Archer, NYC 1/5/17 Integrity and self-respect -- I like it! 1 Reply Mike, Norwalk 1/5/17 I guess that would be subjective BUT, I like it a lot. There are those cases where an individual's lack of integrity is that which supports self-respect - Mr. Obamunist Goodwrench the assassin, Hitlery and Slick Willy for example. In the truest sense of morality though, very accurate. 1 Reply Ronw13, Oregon 1/5/17 Some having No Self Respect exalt folly. " Folly is joy to him that is destitute of wisdom: But, a man of understanding walketh uprightly." Proverbs 15:21 2 Reply Patrick Henry, Red Hill 1/5/17 By any measure, an uncertain, unreliable, measure.The nature of fallen human nature is such that the nominal self respect of many is rooted in that which is, objectively, wholly less than respectable.Many exhibit qualities of integrity in their venality, regrettably. 2 Reply Robert, Somewhere in the US 1/5/17 Always tell the truth, give without reward, help those in need, and above all, NEVER take what is not yours... That's integrity.. SaveOk2 SaveOk2 View CommentsClick to view or comment. Share on Facebook Tweet Email Print This Thomas S. Monson quote is found in these categories: Courage quotes Dignity quotes Honor quotes Integrity quotes Respect quotes Virtue quotes About Thomas S. Monson Bio of Thomas S. Monson Quotations by Thomas S. Monson Books by/about Thomas S. Monson Thomas S. Monson videos Thomas S. Monson on Wikipedia Astrological chart for Thomas S. Monson