613 Quotes by Stephen R. Covey

How many on their deathbeds wished they’d spent more time at the office – or watching TV? The answer is, No one.

I teach people how to treat me by what I will allow.

Our character is basically a composite of our habits.

Our character is basically a composite of our habits. Because they are consistent, often unconcious patterns, they constantly, daily, express our character.

Whatever your present situation, I assure you that you are not your habits. You can replace old patterns of self-defeating behavior with new patterns, new habits of the effectiveness, happiness and trust-based relationships.

The first principle of ethical power is Purpose. By purpose, I don’t mean your objective or intention-something toward which you are always striving. Purpose is something bigger. It is the picture you have of yourself-the kind of person you want to be or the kind of life you want to lead.

We exhaust ourselves more from the tension and the consequences of internal disharmony than from hard, unremitting work.

If you want the secondary greatness of recognized talent, focus first on primary greatness of character.

How different our lives are when we really know what is deeply important to us, and keeping that picture in mind, we manage ourselves each day to be and to do what really matters most.