Seek to understand rather than be understood.

Leadership without mutual trust is a contradiction in terms.

We must look at the lens through we see the world, as well as the world we see, and that the lens itself shapes how we interpret the world.

The worldly fountain does not breed spiritual depth.

Strength lies in differences, not in similarities

Actually I did not invent the seven habits, they are universal principles and most of what I wrote about is just common sense. I am embarrassed when people talk about the Covey Habits, and dislike the idea of being some sort of guru.

We are the creative force of our life, and through our own decisions rather than our conditions, if we carefully learn to do certain things, we can accomplish those goals.