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I tread in the footsteps of illustrious men . . . in receiving
from the people the sacred trust read more
I tread in the footsteps of illustrious men . . . in receiving
from the people the sacred trust confided to my illustrious
predecessor.
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.
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.
Preach the Gospel at all times and when necessary use words.
Preach the Gospel at all times and when necessary use words.
A good example has twice the value of good advice
A good example has twice the value of good advice
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.
Few things are harder to put up with than a good example.
Few things are harder to put up with than a good example.
He follows his father with unequal steps.
[Lat., Sequiturque patrem non passibus aequis.]
He follows his father with unequal steps.
[Lat., Sequiturque patrem non passibus aequis.]
