There are three constants in life... change, choice and principles.

Attributed to Stephen R. Covey, this line condenses a central theme of his work: life is characterized by inevitable change, but individuals retain agency through choice, and they need stable principles to guide decisions amid uncertainty. “Change” names the external reality that cannot be controlled; “choice” points to personal responsibility and the capacity to respond rather than react; “principles” suggests enduring values (integrity, fairness, service) that provide a compass when circumstances shift. Read this way, the quote functions as a three-part framework for effective living: accept flux, exercise agency, and anchor action in ethical fundamentals.