The most important ingredient we put into any relationship is not what we say or what we do, but what we are. And if our words and our actions come f… - Stephen Covey

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The most important ingredient we put into any relationship is not what we say or what we do, but what we are. And if our words and our actions come from superficial human relations techniques (the Personality Ethic) rather than from our own inner core (the Character Ethic), others will sense that duplicity.

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About Stephen Covey

Stephen R. Covey (October 24, 1932 – July 16, 2012) was an American author of the bestselling book, The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People, as well as other books.

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Native Name: Stephen Richards Covey
Alternative Names: Stephen R. Covey

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