[[Howard Gardner]], the noted intelligence expert who developed the [[Theory of multiple intelligences|multiple intelligence]] methodology of measuring intelligence suggested that moral intelligence may merit being included in his multiple intelligence model.<ref>[http://infed.org/mobi/howard-gardner-multiple-intelligences-and-education/ Howard Gardner, multiple intelligences and education]</ref>
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Keld Jensen wrote in ''Forbes'' magazine that moral intelligence directly follows [[emotional intelligence]] as it deals with "integrity, responsibility, sympathy, and forgiveness. The way you treat yourself is the way other people will treat you. Keeping commitments, maintaining your integrity, and being honest are crucial to moral intelligence."<ref>[http://www.forbes.com/sites/keldjensen/2012/04/12/intelligence-is-overrated-what-you-really-need-to-succeed/ Intelligence Is Overrated: What You Really Need To Succeed] by Keld Jensen, ''Forbes'', 4/12/2012</ref>