Stephen Covey

10 Quotes

Quotes by Stephen Covey

1

You can't have the fruits without the roots.

2

Whatever is at the center of our life will be the source of our security, guidance, wisdom, and power.

3

There are three constants in life - change, choice and principles.

4

Motivation is a fire from within. If someone else tries to light that fire under you, chances are it will burn very briefly.

5

Live, love, laugh, leave a legacy.

6

Every human has four endowments - self awareness, conscience, independent will and creative imagination. These give us the power to discern, to choose, to respond, to change.

7

If you start to think the problem is 'out there,' stop yourself. That thought is the problem.

8

Happiness, like unhappiness is a proactive choice.

9

Be patient with yourself. Self-growth is tender; it's holy ground. There is no greater investment.

10

A moment of choice is a moment of truth. It's the testing point of our character and competence.