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You can't have the fruits without the roots. It's the principle of sequencing: Private Victories proceed Public Victories. 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
Self
Private
Victories
Good
Foundation
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Victory
Fruits
Discipline
Mastery
Principles
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Public
Relationships
Others
Fruit
Without
Roots
Sequencing

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