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“Every human has four endowments - self awareness, conscience, independent will and creative imagination. These give us the ultimate human freedom... The power to choose, to respond, to change.”

Quote by Stephen Covey

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Stephen Covey was an American author, entrepreneur, and lecturer, best known for his book 'The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People'. Since its publication in 1989, this book has become a global bestseller and has had a profound impact on personal and organizational development. more

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