We are often asked for the origin of the following quote, which is ascribed to Viktor Frankl:
Between stimulus and response lies a space. In that space lie our freedom and
power to choose a response. In our response lies our growth and our happiness.
The true origin of the quotation is somewhat involved. To put it shortly, the author
Stephen R. Covey used to recount that he found the quote in a library book and thought
it fitting to describe Frankl's views - but he did not note down the book's author and
title.
You may view Covey's account here:
Covey_Intro_to_Pattakos_Prisoners.pdf
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