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Self-mastery and self-discipline are the foundation of good relationships with others.

Stephen Covey

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Stephen Covey
Age: 79 †
Born: 1932
Born: October 24
Died: 2012
Died: July 16
Author
Businessperson
Professor
Writer
Salt Lake City
Utah
Stephen Richards Covey
Others
Self
Good
Mastery
Relationships
Foundation
Discipline

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