Nevertheless, the only way we can move from where we are now to where we would like to be is to accept where we are now.
Stephen CoveyOur behavior is governed by principles. Living in harmony with them brings positive consequences; violating them brings negative consequences.
Stephen CoveyPerhaps a sense of possessing needs to come to come before a sense of genuine sharing.
Stephen CoveyPrinciples always have natural consequences attached to them. There are positive consequences when we live in harmony with the principles. There are negative consequences when we ignore them. But because these principles apply to everyone, whether or not they are aware, this limitation is universal. And the more we know of correct principles, the greater is our personal freedom to act wisely.
Stephen Covey