Quotes from Stephen Covey
We are free to choose our actions, . . . but we are not free to choose the consequences of these actions.
- Stephen Covey
If our feelings control our actions, it is because we have abdicated our responsibility and empowered them to do so.
- Stephen Covey
It takes a great deal of character strength to apologize quickly out of one's heart rather than out of pity. A person must possess himself and have a deep sense of security in fundamental principles and values in order to genuinely apologize.
- Stephen Covey
Your most important work is always ahead of you, never behind you.
- Stephen Covey
Vital to quality of life is the ability to work together, learn from each other, and help each other grow.
- Stephen Covey
Despite all our gains in technology, product innovation and world markets, most people are not thriving in the organizations they work for.
- Stephen Covey
Light is the greatest disinfectant in nature and also in organizations.
- Stephen Covey
Give no answer to contentious arguments or irresponsible accusations. Let such things "fly out open windows" until they spend themselves.
- Stephen Covey
We simply assume that the way we see things is the way they really are or the way they should be. And our attitudes and behaviors grow out of these assumptions.
- Stephen Covey
If we want to make a change in our lives, we should first focus on our personal attitudes and behaviors.
- Stephen Covey
Make specific appointments with yourself to work on goals, and treat an appointment with yourself as you'd treat an appointment with anybody else.
- Stephen Covey
To set and work toward any goal is an act of courage.
- Stephen Covey