--- title: "6 Responsible Quotes By Stephen Covey" description: "6 Responsible quotes by Stephen Covey. Plus more from Stephen Covey and more Responsible sayings from other authors." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/8dc/stephen-covey-339_behinds_we-do-make-a-difference-one-way-or-the-o_802878.png" --- > [We do make a difference - one way or the other. We are responsible for the impact of our lives. Whatever we…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/stephen-covey/we-do-make-a-difference-one-way-or-the-other-we-are-responsible-for/) [Stephen Covey](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/stephen-covey/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/8dc/stephen-covey-339_behinds_we-do-make-a-difference-one-way-or-the-o_802878.png) > [All things are created twice, but not all first creations are by conscious design. In our personal lives, if we do not…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/stephen-covey/all-things-are-created-twice-but-not-all-first-creations-are-by/) [Stephen Covey](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/stephen-covey/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/676/stephen-covey-339_agendas_all-things-are-created-twice-but-not-all_1389003.png) > [We may find it convenient to live with the illusion that circumstances or other people are responsible for the quality of our…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/stephen-covey/we-may-find-it-convenient-to-live-with-the-illusion-that/) [Stephen Covey](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/stephen-covey/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b3c/stephen-covey-339_able_we-may-find-it-convenient-to-live-with-t_2040748.png) > [In our personal lives, if we do not develop our own self-awareness and become responsible for first creations, we empower other people…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/stephen-covey/in-our-personal-lives-if-we-do-not-develop-our-own-self-awareness-and/) [Stephen Covey](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/stephen-covey/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/fdb/stephen-covey-339_awareness_in-our-personal-lives-if-we-do-not-devel_2546774.jpg) > [Being proactive is more than taking initiative. It is recognizing that we are responsible for our own choices and have the freedom…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/stephen-covey/being-proactive-is-more-than-taking-initiative-it-is-recognizing-that/) [Stephen Covey](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/stephen-covey/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/87b/stephen-covey-339_agents_being-proactive-is-more-than-taking-init_2723942.jpg) > [As human beings, we are responsible for our own lives. Our behavior is a function of our decisions, not our conditions. We…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/stephen-covey/as-human-beings-we-are-responsible-for-our-own-lives-our-behavior-is/) [Stephen Covey](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/stephen-covey/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/412/stephen-covey-339_behavior_as-human-beings-we-are-responsible-for-o_3004498.png) ## Other authors on Responsible ## More by Stephen Covey > [You can't have the fruits without the roots. It's the principle of sequencing: Private Victories proceed Public Victories. Self-mastery and self-discipline are the foundation…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/stephen-covey/you-can-t-have-the-fruits-without-the-roots-it-s-the-principle-of/) [Stephen Covey](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/stephen-covey/) > [Empathic listening takes time, but it doesn't take anywhere near as much time as it takes to back up and correct misunderstandings when you're…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/stephen-covey/empathic-listening-takes-time-but-it-doesn-t-take-anywhere-near-as/) [Stephen Covey](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/stephen-covey/) > [The fire inside people is like a match; the way to ignite that flame is initially through friction, then other matches are lit through…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/stephen-covey/the-fire-inside-people-is-like-a-match-the-way-to-ignite-that-flame/) [Stephen Covey](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/stephen-covey/) > [In a very real sense, there are only two roles in organisations: customers and suppliers. Everybody functions simultaneously in both roles, whether inside or…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/stephen-covey/in-a-very-real-sense-there-are-only-two-roles-in-organisations/) [Stephen Covey](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/stephen-covey/) > [To blame and accuse other people, is to choose to empower them, to control us.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/stephen-covey/to-blame-and-accuse-other-people-is-to-choose-to-empower-them-to/) [Stephen Covey](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/stephen-covey/) > [Be part of the solution, not part of the problem.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/stephen-covey/be-part-of-the-solution-not-part-of-the-problem/) [Stephen Covey](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/stephen-covey/) > [If you are an effective manager of your self, your discipline comes from within; it is a function of your independent will.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/stephen-covey/if-you-are-an-effective-manager-of-your-self-your-discipline-comes/) [Stephen Covey](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/stephen-covey/) > [I believe in Coach Louis Wong. He is so much more than just a football coach.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/stephen-covey/i-believe-in-coach-louis-wong-he-is-so-much-more-than-just-a-football/) [Stephen Covey](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/stephen-covey/) > [Most people struggle with life balance simply because they haven't paid the price to decide what is really important to them.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/stephen-covey/most-people-struggle-with-life-balance-simply-because-they-haven-t/) [Stephen Covey](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/stephen-covey/) > [Highly proactive people don't blame circumstances, conditions, or conditioning for their behavior. Their behavior is a product of their own conscious choice.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/stephen-covey/highly-proactive-people-don-t-blame-circumstances-conditions-or/) [Stephen Covey](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/stephen-covey/) > [When it comes to developing character strength, inner security and unique personal and interpersonal talents and skills in a child, no institution can or…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/stephen-covey/when-it-comes-to-developing-character-strength-inner-security-and/) [Stephen Covey](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/stephen-covey/) > [Most people define greatness through wealth and popularity and position in the corner office. But what I call everyday greatness comes from character and…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/stephen-covey/most-people-define-greatness-through-wealth-and-popularity-and/) [Stephen Covey](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/stephen-covey/) > [Contrary to what most people believe, trust is not some soft, illusive quality that you either have or you don't; rather, trust is a…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/stephen-covey/contrary-to-what-most-people-believe-trust-is-not-some-soft-illusive/) [Stephen Covey](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/stephen-covey/) > [We are limited but we can push back the borders of our limitations](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/stephen-covey/we-are-limited-but-we-can-push-back-the-borders-of-our-limitations/) [Stephen Covey](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/stephen-covey/) > [Many people seem to think that success in one area can compensate for failure in other areas. But can it really?... True effectiveness requires…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/stephen-covey/many-people-seem-to-think-that-success-in-one-area-can-compensate-for/) [Stephen Covey](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/stephen-covey/) ```json { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@graph": [ { "@type": "ItemList", "@id": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/responsible/stephen-covey/#itemlist", "name": "6 Responsible Quotes By Stephen Covey", "numberOfItems": 6, "itemListElement": [ { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 1, "item": { "@type": "Quotation", "text": "We do make a difference - one way or the other. We are responsible for the impact of our lives. 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