Capacity to love Quote by Stephen R. Covey
““or past achievements—changes or is no longer there? Had I been more mature, I could have relied on my own intrinsic strength—my understanding of sharing and of growth and my capacity to love””
About This Quote
Source Book: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, 1989
Maturity brings reliance on inner strengths like sharing, growth, and love rather than external validation.
In simple terms: Maturity means trusting inner values.
Cultivate inner strength and compassion.
Themes
Mood
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When to use this quote
- team leadership
- personal crisis
- relationship building
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What inner strengths do you nurture?
- How can you balance external success with inner growth?
External achievements may still dominate self‑esteem.