In the long run, you can never accomplish a worthy end with an unworthy means.

We judge ourselves by our intentions. And others by their actions.

If you were to fault yourself in one of three areas, which would it be: (1) the inability to prioritize; (2) the inability or desire to organize around those priorities; or (3) the lack of discipline to execute around them? ... Most people say their main fault is a lack of discipline. On deeper thought, I believe that is not the case. The basic problem is that their priorities have not become deeply planted in their hearts and minds. They haven't really internalized Habit 2 [Begin with the end in mind].

There are principles that govern human effectiveness - natural laws in the human dimension that are just as real, just as unchanging and unarguably there as laws such as gravity are in the physical dimension.

Be governed by your internal compass, not by some clock on the wall.

What difference would a clear vision of my principles, values, and ultimate objectives make in the way I spend my time?

The fire inside people is like a match; the way to ignite that flame is initially through friction, then other matches are lit through warmth.