Quotes About Example

Do as we say, and not as we do

At this time of great need for values such as goodness, virtue, and modesty, religion is increasingly targeted as the barrier instead of being embraced as a savior. This lie needs to be rejected---not by words, but by example.

My mom was a source of strength.She showed me by example that women, regardless of how difficult life may get, can do it all.

Your daughters are watching you.

The best way for us to cultivate fearlessness in our daughters and other young women is by example. If they see their mothers and other women in their lives going forward despite fear, they'll know it's possible.

Men can be just as loving and nurturing as women-- it's a libel on men to say they can't-- but we all learn by example. Boys just need nurturing men in their lives so they know it's okay for them to be nurturing.

It is possible to be honest every day. It is possible to live so that others can trust us-can trust our words, our motives, and our actions. Our examples are vital to those who sit at our feet as well as those who watch from a distance. Our own constant self-improvement will become as a polar star to those within our individual spheres of influence. They will remember longer what they saw in us than what they heard from us. Our attitude, our point of view, can make a tremendous difference.

Reformation of the world begins with reformation of self. We cannot hope to influence others in the direction of moral virtue unless we live lives of virtue. The example of our virtuous living will carry a greater influence than will all the preaching, postulating, and theorizing in which we might indulge. We cannot expect to lift others unless we are standing on higher ground.

I want to get old gracefully. I want to have good posture, I want to be healthy and be an example to my children.

A cat is an example of sophistication minus civilization.

My conscience commands me to love an enemy and not harm him, to avoid adding new causes for separation; it tells me that I ought to be an example of moderation and mildness for my enemy; perhaps through my actions, I might encourage him to do the same, and then at last may God send us the dear desired peace."8 For

Both of these stories are about the same thing, even though they seem completely different. Gandhi chose himself. He once said, "You must first be the change you want to see in this World.

He had often thought of his loneliness, for example, as a condition which testified to his superiority.

Don't underestimate the extent to which your actions influence those who work for you. Manners of speech, decision-making style, ways of behaving, and other attributes will rub off.

Dad needs to show an incredible amount of respect and humor and friendship toward his mate so the kids understand their parents are sexy, they're fun, they do things together, they're best friends. Kids learn by example. If I respect Mom, they're going to respect Mom.

Jesus is an example. We have other examples, including many of our ancestors as role models who understood the inner meaning of our orientation.

I've often said the Undertaker is probably the guy who is at least as most respected as anybody who's ever been in the business. He is a locker room leader. He goes out and leads by example and he works hurt and guts it out and toughs it out.

On the contrary, if they are treated with justice and humanity, proper example and the advantages of education given them, the coming years will be as bright and prosperous to the unfortunate race as the past has been dark and painful.

I love first chances, but unfortunately, first chances don't always work out for everyone, and I'm a perfect example of that.

You either live to become an anchor of inspiration for those around you, or you live to become an anchor for a lesson for them. Whatever you become, it is entirely up to you to decide.

How I treat my daughter today, is how my daughter will treat you, tomorrow.

He who becomes his most truthful self, becomes the leader for everyone else.

On the road to equality there is no better place for blacks to detour around American values than in forgoing its example in the treatment of its women and the organization of its family.

I think it's huge to set a good example. Whether you like it or not, as a professional athlete you are always going to be projected out into that spotlight of judgement. People are always going to judge every single thing we do and I think it's cool to just be real with yourself.