613 Quotes by Stephen R. Covey

Opposition is a natural part of life. Just as we develop our physical muscles through overcoming opposition – such as lifting weights – we develop our character muscles by overcoming challenges and adversity.

Paradigms are powerful because they create the lens through which we see the world.

When we pick up one end of the stick, we pick up the other.

Vision is seeing a future state with the mind’s eye. Vision is applied imagination.

Keep in mind that you are always saying “no” to something. If it isn’t to the apparent and urgent things in your life, it is probably to the most fundamental, highly important things.

Strength lies in differences, not in similarities.

When we value correct principles, we have truth – a knowledge of things as they are.

Real excellence does not come cheaply. A certain price must be paid in terms of practice, patience, and persistence – natural ability notwithstanding.

Trust is the highest form of human motivation. It brings out the very best in people. But it takes time and patience.