"The first principle of ethical power is Purpose.……" — Stephen Covey
"The first principle of ethical power is Purpose. By purpose, I don't mean your objective or intention-something toward which you are always striving. Purpose is something bigger. It is the picture you have of yourself-the kind of person you want to be or the kind of life you want to lead."
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556 Quotes by Stephen Covey
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