Conscience Quote by Stephen R. Covey
““The two additional unique human endowments that enable us to expand our proactivity and to exercise personal leadership in our lives are imagination and conscience.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, 1989
Imagination and conscience are unique human gifts that let us act proactively and lead ourselves.
In simple terms: Imagination and conscience enable proactive self‑leadership.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate imagination and conscience daily.
Themes
leadership
self‑development
ethics
Mood
reflective
inspirational
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- personal goal setting
- career planning
- creative problem solving
- ethical decision making
Key Concepts
psychology
human potential
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you use imagination to envision better choices?
- When does conscience clash with ambition?
A Different Perspective
Imagination alone cannot solve structural constraints; conscience may conflict with self‑interest.
