Quotes By Author: Stephen R. Covey

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

“My wife and I just don’t have the same feelings for each other we used to have. I guess I just don’t love her anymore and she doesn’t love me. What can i do?””The feeling isn’t there anymore?” I asked.”That’s right,” he reaffirmed. “And we have three children we’re really concerned about. What do you suggest?””love her,” I replied.”I told you, the feeling just isn’t there anymore.””Love her.””You don’t understand. the feeling of love just isn’t there.””Then love her. If the feeling isn’t there, that’s a good reason to love her.””But how do you love when you don’t love?” “My friend , love is a verb. Love – the feeling – is a fruit of love, the verb. So love her. Serve her. Sacrifice. Listen to her. Empathize. Appreciate. Affirm her. Are you willing to do that?”

“We need to move beyond time management to life leadership”

“Consider: What difference would a clear vision of my principles, values, and ultimate objectives make in the way I spend my time?”

“Habit is the intersection of knowledge (what to do), skill (how to do), and desire (want to do).”

“Happiness, like unhappiness, is a proactive choice.”

“They [Nazi captors]had more liberty, more options to choose from in their environment; but he [Viktor Frankl] had more freedom, more internal power to exercise his options.”