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A good example has twice the value of good advice
A good example has twice the value of good advice
Example is a dangerous lure: where the wasp got through the gnat
sticks fast.
[Fr., L'exemple est un read more
Example is a dangerous lure: where the wasp got through the gnat
sticks fast.
[Fr., L'exemple est un dangereux leurre;
Ou la guepe a passe, le moucheron demeure.]
This noble ensample to his sheepe he gaf,--
That firste he wroughte and after he taughte.
This noble ensample to his sheepe he gaf,--
That firste he wroughte and after he taughte.
Example is the school of mankind, and they will learn at no
other.
Example is the school of mankind, and they will learn at no
other.
It is easier to exemplify values than teach them.
It is easier to exemplify values than teach them.
Preach the Gospel at all times and when necessary use words.
Preach the Gospel at all times and when necessary use words.
I'm no model lady. A model's just an imitation of the real thing.
I'm no model lady. A model's just an imitation of the real thing.
If you must hold yourself up to your children as an object lesson, hold yourself up as a warning and read more
If you must hold yourself up to your children as an object lesson, hold yourself up as a warning and not as an example.
