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Few things are harder to put up with than a good example.
Few things are harder to put up with than a good example.
As a neighboring funeral terrifies sick misers, and fear obliges
them to have some regard for themselves; so, the read more
As a neighboring funeral terrifies sick misers, and fear obliges
them to have some regard for themselves; so, the disgrace of
others will often deter tender minds from vice.
[Lat., Avidos vicinum funus ut aegros
Exanimat, mortisque metu sibi parcere cogit;
Sic teneros animos aliena opprobria saepe
Absterrent vitiis.]
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.
Allured to brighter worlds, and led the way.
Allured to brighter worlds, and led the way.
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.
If you want to make beautiful music, you must play the black and the white notes together.
If you want to make beautiful music, you must play the black and the white notes together.
A good example has twice the value of good advice
A good example has twice the value of good advice
It is easier to exemplify values than teach them.
It is easier to exemplify values than teach them.
