Stephen Covey Quotes

[W]isdom is the child of integrity — being integrated around principles. And integrity is the child of humility and courage. In fact, you could say that humility is the mother of all virtues because humility acknowledges that there are natural laws or principles that govern the universe. They are in charge. Pride teaches us that we are in charge. Humility teaches us to understand and live by principles, because they ultimately govern the consequences of our actions. If humility is the mother, courage is the father of wisdom. Because to truly live by these principles when they are contrary to social mores, norms and values takes enormous courage.

The only person I know, is the person I want to be

people have character strength but they lack communication skills, and that undoubtedly affects the quality of relationships as well.

We must look at the lens through we see the world, as well as the world we see, and that the lens itself shapes how we interpret the world.

As long as you think the problem is out there, that very thought is the problem

Make small commitments and keep them. Be a light, not a judge. Be a model, not a critic. Be part of the solution, not part of the problem.

The undisciplined are slaves to moods, appetites and passions

We are not our feelings. We are not our moods. We are not even our thoughts. The very fact that we can think about these things separates us from them and from the animal world. Self-awareness enables us to stand apart and examine even the way we “see” ourselves — our self-paradigm, the most fundamental paradigm of effectiveness. It affects not only our attitudes and behaviors, but also how we see other people.

إذا أردت أن تتفاعل حقاً مع من تعاملهم ، يجب أن تفهمهم قبل أن تطلب منهم أن يفهموك

Proactive people focus their efforts in the Circle of Influence. They work on the things they can do something about. The nature of their energy is positive, enlarging and magnifying, causing their Circle of Influence to increase. Reactive people, on the other hand, focus their efforts in the Circle of Concern. They focus on the weakness of other people, the problems in the environment, and circumstances over which they have no control. Their focus results in blaming and accusing attitudes, reactive language, and increased feelings of victimization. The negative energy generated by that focus, combined with neglect in areas they could do something about, causes their Circle of Influence to shrink.

I think the most significant work we'll do in our whole life, in our whole world is done within the four walls of our home.

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

The core of any family is what is changeless, what is going to be there──shared vision and values.

Attending church does not necessarily mean living the principles taught in those meeting. You can be active in a church but inactive in its gospel.

Don't argue for other people's weaknesses. Don't argue for your own. When you make a mistake, admit it, correct it, and learn from it / immediately.