How many on their deathbeds wished they'd spent more time at the office - or watching TV? The answer is, No one.
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Humility is the mother of all virtues: the humble in spirit progress and are blessed because they willingly submit to higher powers and try to live in harmony with natural laws and universal principles. Courage is the father of all virtues; we need great courage to lead our lives by correct principles and to have integrity in the moment of choice.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Humility and courage are foundational virtues, guiding us to live in harmony and integrity.
This quote by Stephen Covey emphasizes the importance of humility and courage as fundamental virtues in our lives. Humility allows us to grow and align ourselves with higher principles and natural laws, while courage enables us to consistently uphold our integrity and make principled choices. Together, these virtues empower individuals to lead fulfilling lives and contribute positively to society.
Themes
HumilityCourageVirtuesIntegrityPrinciples
In practice
Example use cases
During a leadership seminar, one might quote this to emphasize the need for integrity.
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