King Frederick II was the King of Prussia from 1740 to 1786.  He was known for his ability to influence and motivate others.  This quality earned him the title of Frederick the Great.  He was adored and applauded by his countrymen as he improved Prussia’s bureaucracy and promoted religious freedom.  Legend has it that one day he toured a particular prison in Berlin.  As he made his way through the cell he was greeted by multitudes of prisoners who were shouting for their freedom.  Many of them protested and exclaimed they were wrongly sentenced, all of them knowing he had the power to liberate them. 

     As Frederick the Great noticed one man sitting to himself quietly, the king asked the fellow, “You there.  Why are you here?”  The prisoner replied, “Armed robbery Your Majesty.”  The King then asked, “Well, are you guilty?”  To which the man replied, “Yes indeed, Your Majesty.  I entirely deserved my punishment.”  It was at that moment the king called the prison guard and said, “Release this guilty wretch at once; I will not have him kept in this prison where he will corrupt all the fine innocent people who occupy it.  There is an indisputable value of being honest.  Place a high value on honesty, promote integrity, and live with character; such a life will give you favor with the King of Kings.