Quotes about Morality
Consequences are governed by principles, and behavior is governed by values, therefore, value principles!
— Stephen Covey
Our behavior is governed by principles. Living in harmony with them brings positive consequences; violating them brings negative consequences.
— Stephen Covey
I think each of us has an internal monitor or sense, a conscience, that gives us an awareness of our own uniqueness and the singular contributions that we can make.
— Stephen Covey
Into the hands of every individual is given a marvelous power for good or evil—the silent, unconscious, unseen influence of his life. This is simply the constant radiation of what man really is, not what he pretends to be.
— Stephen Covey
Integrity is walk our talk.
— Stephen Covey
Many people with secondary greatness—that is, social recognition for their talents—lack primary greatness or goodness in their character. Sooner or later, you'll see this in every long-term relationship they have, whether it is with a business associate, a spouse, a friend, or a teenage child going through an identity crisis. It is character that communicates most eloquently.
— Stephen Covey
Universal principles or natural laws, such as responsibility, integrity, abundance and renewal
— Stephen Covey
Principles control consequences; values control behavior.
— Stephen Covey
The more our values are in harmony with principles, the better decisions we will make… and the more inner peace we will have.
— Stephen Covey
What you want to be (character) and to do (contributions and achievements) and on the values or principles upon which being and doing are based… never compromise with honesty
— Stephen Covey
Only basic goodness gives life to technique.
— Stephen Covey
Integrity includes but goes beyond honesty.
— Stephen Covey