"It is one thing to make a mistake, and quite another thing not to admit it. People will forgive mistakes, because mistakes are usually of the mind, mistakes of judgment. But people will not easily forgive the mistakes of the heart, the ill intention, the bad motives, the prideful justifying cover-up of the first mistake."

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Stephen Covey

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Stephen Covey was a renowned author and educator, best known for his book 'The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People,' which transformed personal and professional development.

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