Too many are trying to conquer higher weaknesses such as procrastination, impatience or pride while still being slaves to their appetites. If we can’t control the body and its appetites, how can we control our tongues, or overcome the emotions or anger, envy, jealousy, or hatred?

Stephen Covey
About This Quote

In the West, we tend to emphasize learning from people that have been successful in some way. We read about the lives of those who have been rich or famous. However, there are those who have managed to live a life without any of the things we value. The first time I heard this quote was on a discussion forum on a social networking site.

It struck a chord with me because it illustrated the importance of finding your own path and finding what makes you happy. You can try hard to become what you want to be, but if you don’t find that path, you will never succeed.

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