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Example has more followers than reason. We unconsciously imitate what pleases us, and approximate to the characters we most admire.
Example has more followers than reason. We unconsciously imitate what pleases us, and approximate to the characters we most admire.
Few things are harder to put up with than a good example.
Few things are harder to put up with than a good example.
The people are fashioned according to the example of their kings;
and edicts are of less power than the read more
The people are fashioned according to the example of their kings;
and edicts are of less power than the life of their ruler.
[Lat., Componitur orbis
Regis ad exemplum; nec sic inflectere sensus
Humanos edicta valent, quam vita regentis.]
A leader leads by example, whether he intends to or not.
A leader leads by example, whether he intends to or not.
To be successful, a woman has to be much better at her job than a man.
To be successful, a woman has to be much better at her job than a man.
Setting an example is not the main means of influencing others;
it is the only means.
Setting an example is not the main means of influencing others;
it is the only means.
Allured to brighter worlds, and led the way.
Allured to brighter worlds, and led the way.
