The Character Ethic taught that there are basic principles of effective living, and that people can only experience true success and enduring happine… - Stephen Covey

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The Character Ethic taught that there are basic principles of effective living, and that people can only experience true success and enduring happiness as they learn and integrate these principles into their basic character.

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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.

Biography information from Wikiquote · Portrait adapted from Wikimedia Commons, Sterling.morris (talk) (Public domain / CC0)

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

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While we must learn from good examples and keep always in mind the bigger goal, we must compare ourselves only with ourselves. We can’t focus or base our happiness on another’s progress; we can focus only on our own.

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