Character grows in the soil of experience with the fertilization of example, the moisture of ambition, and the sunshine of satisfaction. Character cannot be purchased, bargained for, inherited, rented or imported from afar. It must be home-grown. Purely intellectual development without commensurate internal character development makes as much sense as putting a high-powered sports car in the hands of a teenager who is high on drugs. Yet all too often in the academic world, that's exactly what we do by not focusing on the character development of young people.
Stephen Covey...people have character strength but they lack communication skills, and that undoubtedly affects the quality of relationships as well.
Stephen CoveyPrinciples are guidelines for human conduct that are proven to have enduring, permanent value.
Stephen CoveyOur behavior is governed by principles. Living in harmony with them brings positive consequences; violating them brings negative consequences.
Stephen CoveyI believe that a life of integrity I the most fundamental source of personal worth. I do not agree with the popular success literature that says that self-esteem is primarily a matter of mind set, of attitude-that you can psych yourself into peace of mind. Peace of mind comes when your life is in harmony with true principles and values and in no other way.
Stephen Covey