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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.
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.
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.]
Allured to brighter worlds, and led the way.
Allured to brighter worlds, and led the way.
Few things are harder to put up with than a good example.
Few things are harder to put up with than a good example.
Few things are harder to put up with than the annoyance of a good
example.
Few things are harder to put up with than the annoyance of a good
example.
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.
A good example has twice the value of good advice
A good example has twice the value of good advice
