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Behavior Quotes - Page 18

Consequences are governed by principles, and behavior is governed by values; therefore, value principles!

Stephen R. Covey (2013). “The 8th Habit: From Effectiveness to Greatness”, p.49, Simon and Schuster

Distinguish between the person and the behavior or performance.

Stephen R. Covey (1992). “Principle Centered Leadership”, p.121, Simon and Schuster

While values drive behaviors, principles govern consequences.

Stephen R. Covey (2009). “Everyday Greatness: Inspiration for a Meaningful Life”, p.14, Thomas Nelson Inc

Like most human behavior, violence has meaning: it only seems 'senseless' or 'meaningless' to the extent we are unable-or unwilling-to decode it.

Stephen A. Diamond (1996). “Anger, Madness, and the Daimonic: The Psychological Genesis of Violence, Evil, and Creativity”, p.9, SUNY Press

Bill Clinton was punished for his behavior.

Source: www.realclearpolitics.com

When it came to, like, appropriate behavior towards one another, it was - I was well-versed.

"Seth Rogen, Not Such A Loser In Real Life". "Fresh Air" with Terry Gross, www.npr.org. January 2, 2009.

But you know what? It's not my behavior I'm worried about anymore. It's yours.

Scott Westerfeld (2013). “Uglies Quartet: Uglies; Pretties; Specials; Extras”, p.823, Simon and Schuster

Once you the forces that govern behavior,it's harder to blame the behaver

Robert Wright (1994). “The Moral Animal: Evolutionary Psychology and Everyday Life”, Pantheon