"Being humble does not mean being weak, reticent,……" — Stephen Covey
"Being humble does not mean being weak, reticent, or self-effacing. It means recognizing principle and putting it ahead of self. It means standing firmly for principle, even in the fact of opposition."
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556 Quotes by Stephen Covey
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I believe that a life of integrity I the most fundamental source of personal worth. I do not agree with…
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Find your voice, and inspire others to find theirs. Don't ignore that longing to make a difference.
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Effective people are not problem-minded; they're opportunity minded. They feed opportunities and starve problems.
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