Quotes About Example

No man is entirely worthless, he can always serve as a bad example.

Setting an example is not the main means of influencing others, it is the only means.

Das gute Beispiel ist nicht eine Möglichkeit, andere Menschen zu beeinflussen, es ist die Einzige.

The only rational way of educating is to be an example of what to avoid, if one can't be the other sort.

Hitler's the supreme example of the delinquent Peter Pan. Stalin's the supreme example of the delinquent Muscle Man.

It has been frequently remarked, that it seems to have been reserved to the people of this country to decide, by their conduct and example, the important question, whether societies of men are really capable or not, of establishing good government from reflection and choice, or whether they are forever destined to depend, for their political constitutions, on accident and force.

The students in your youth ministry don't need your clever ideas and great programming skills. They need a living model—a man or woman of God who is passionate about his or her faith.

Thinking good thoughts is not enough, doing good deeds is not enough, seeing others follow your good examples is enough.

The father should take the lead in gratitude. He should lead the family on complimenting her on her meals, on her appearance, and for the work she does in keeping the home running smoothly. He should be saying "thank you" many times each day, and he should insist that his children learn to follow his example.

Justin Taylor, editor of Crossway, cites the example of one writer who wanted to thank "my parents, Jesus and Ayn Rand." See what happens when you leave out the serial comma? But Andy Le Peau, at InterVarsity, points to a different kind of example. Suppose someone were to dedicate his book to "my mother, Ayn Rand, and God"? Now the serial comma creates the idea that Ayn Rand is in apposition to mother, which it presumably wasn't.

Among the most sacred gifts you can give your child is the gift of health. This gift is best given by example." Dr. Rand Olson

We are told to let our light shine, and if it does, we won't need to tell anybody it does. Lighthouses don't fire cannons to call attention to their shining- they just shine.

A good example is far better than a good precept.

A person's life persuades better than his word.

Preach the Gospel with your life.

The world is changed by your example, not by your opinion.

When my children hear godliness out of my mouth and they see wickedness in my life, then I point them to heaven and I lead them to hell.

The primary goal in the education of children is to teach, and to give the example of, a virtuous life.

Everyone should try to live their life like they'd like to be a role model.

Preaching is to much avail, but practice is far more effective. A godly life is the strongest argument you can offer the skeptic.

Be an example of what you teach. [As a personal trainer], delve into your student's life, know everything about him. Be interested.

Your children will see what you're all about by what you live rather than what you say.

I think a role model is a mentor - someone you see on a daily basis, and you learn from them.

My father influenced by his very life, his very example and the environment that I was brought up in. But, he did not encourage or discourage any of us. He let us make up our own minds.