When you choose wrong because it suits you right now, the message you give others is that when it suits you, you may likely do wrong again. You become a threat and liability to others. That's a pragmatic reason, outside of pride in morality, not to do wrong.

Go do the right thing.

Distance lasts a day. But Reality lasts a lifetime.

Women seem not to understand, or underestimate, the profound power they have over their husbands.

Victimization status is the modern promised land of absolution from personal responsibility.

I'm kind of a jock. I sail, I ride a bike, I hike, I pump iron. I just love to be active.

Integrity, honesty, and honor may not give immediate rewards or gratification, and they can be life-threatening (for example, being a whistle-blower or turning state's evidence). The absence of integrity, honesty, and honor do not always bring punishment or scorn, and can be life-aggrandizing (connivers and cheats often gain power and wealth). Therefore, morality must be its own reward.