Certainly! Here’s a touching quote about childhood and books:
“Literature is a textually transmitted disease, normally contracted in childhood.” – Jane Yolen, Touch Magic: Fantasy, Faerie & Folklore in the Literature of Childhood¹.
This quote captures the profound impact that books can have from an early age, shaping our imaginations and our understanding of the world.
Source: Conversation with Copilot, 6/4/2024
(1) Childhood Quotes – Goodreads | Meet your next favorite book. https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/tag/childhood.
(2) 37 inspiring children’s book quotes for people of all ages. https://www.goodto.com/family/magical-children-s-book-quotes-291479.
(3) 50 Inspiring Children’s Book Quotes – Teaching Expertise. https://www.teachingexpertise.com/literature/childrens-book-quotes/.
(4) 70 Best Children’s Book Quotes of All Time – FirstCry Parenting. https://parenting.firstcry.com/articles/best-childrens-book-quotes-of-all-time/.
(5) The Best Children’s Book Quotes for Adults | Reader’s Digest. https://www.rd.com/list/childrens-book-quotes/.Certainly! Here’s a touching quote about childhood and books

Ah, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey! That’s a classic. Let me share some insights about this influential book:

• Publication Date: First published in 1989, it has been captivating readers for nearly three decades.
• Overview: Covey defines effectiveness as the balance of obtaining desirable results while caring for the processes that produce those results. He illustrates this concept using the fable of the goose that laid the golden eggs.
• Character Ethic vs. Personality Ethic: Covey distinguishes between the “character ethic” and the “personality ethic.” The former aligns values with universal and timeless principles, while the latter is prevalent in many modern self-help books.
• The 7 Habits:
  1. Be Proactive: Take responsibility for your reactions and choose how to respond positively.
  2. Begin with the End in Mind: Set clear goals and envision the desired outcomes.
  3. Put First Things First: Prioritize important tasks over urgent ones.
  4. Think Win/Win: Seek mutually beneficial solutions in interactions.
  5. Seek First to Understand, Then to Be Understood: Listen empathetically before expressing your viewpoint.
  6. Synergize: Collaborate and create something greater together.
  7. Sharpen the Saw: Continuously improve yourself physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually.
• Impact: The book has transformed the lives of people across various professions and age groups, emphasizing fairness, integrity, honesty, and human dignity¹.

If you haven’t read it in a while, perhaps it’s time for a revisit! 📚✨

Source: Conversation with Copilot, 6/4/2024
(1) The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey – Goodreads. https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/56951247-the-7-habits-of-highly-effective-people.
(2) Jim Collins – Articles – The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. https://www.jimcollins.com/article_topics/articles/The-7-Habits-of-Highly-Effective-People.html.
(3) The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens Summary. https://booksthatslay.com/the-7-habits-of-highly-effective-teens-summary/.
(4) The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Covey, Stephen R …. https://www.amazon.com/Habits-Highly-Effective-People/dp/0671708635.
(5) The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People – Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_7_Habits_of_Highly_Effective_People.
(6) The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: 30th Anniversary Edition. https://play.google.com/store/books/details/The_7_Habits_of_Highly_Effective_People_30th_Anniv?id=08SoDwAAQBAJ&hl=en_US.
(7) Book: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People | FranklinCovey. https://www.franklincovey.com/books/the-7-habits-of-highly-effective-people/.
(8) The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People – FranklinCovey. https://www.franklincovey.com/the-7-habits/.
(9) goodreads.com. https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/36072.The_7_Habits_of_Highly_Effective_People.