Be courageous Quote by Stephen Covey
“You may be good, but what are you good for? You've got to be good for something. You've got to be about some project, some task that requires you to be humble and obedient to the universal principles of service. You've got to live a life of complete and total integrity in order to give this kind of service. This integrity enables you to love other people unconditionally, to be courageous and kind at the same time, because you have integratedness inside your own soul.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey, 1989
True fulfillment comes from serving others with humility, integrity, and wholehearted commitment, aligning personal actions with universal service principles.
In simple terms: Serve others with humility and integrity.
Live a life of service and integrity.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- volunteering
- team projects
- leadership roles
- caregiving
- community work
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you align your daily tasks with a purpose of service?
- What habits help maintain humility while leading?
Challenges arise when personal ambition conflicts with selfless service, requiring constant self‑reflection.