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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” quote by Stephen R. Covey
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““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””

Stephen R. Covey

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.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate inner strength and compassion.

Themes

growth relationships self‑reliance

Mood

thoughtful motivational

Type

philosophical self‑help

When to use this quote

  • team leadership
  • personal crisis
  • relationship building

Key Concepts

emotional intelligence personal development

Questions to Reflect On

  • What inner strengths do you nurture?
  • How can you balance external success with inner growth?
A Different Perspective

External achievements may still dominate self‑esteem.

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