We all know that a good example is more effective than advice. So set a good example, and it won't take long for others to follow.
When we see men of worth, we should think of equaling them; when we see men of a contrary character, we should turn inwards and examine ourselves.
When you see a good person, think of becoming like her/him. When you see someone not so good, reflect on your own weak points.
In reality, the best way to help those we love—the best way to love them—is to continue to put the Savior first. If we cast ourselves adrift from the Lord out of sympathy for loved ones who are suffering or distressed, then we lose the means by which we might have helped them. If, however, we remain firmly rooted in faith in Christ, we are in a position both to receive and to offer divine help. If (or I should say when) the moment comes that a beloved family member wants desperately to turn to the only true and lasting source of help, he or she will know whom to trust as a guide and a companion
Children (nay, and men too) do most by example.
We are all a sort of camelions, that still take a tincture from things near us; nor is it to be wonder'd at in children, who better understand what they see than what they hear.
You must do nothing before him, which you would not have him imitate.
Of all the ways whereby children are to be instructed, and their manners formed, the plainest, easiest, and most efficacious, is, to set before their eyes the examples of those things you would have them do, or avoid.
The beauty or uncomeliness of many things, in good and ill breeding, will be better learnt, and make deeper impressions on them, in the examples of others, than from any rules or instructions can be given about them.
I would also say that I believe one of the duties of the president of the United States is to role model American values in the world.
A superior who works on his own development sets an almost irresistible example.
If you want to know how to do a thing you must first have a complete desire to do the thing. Then go to kindred spirits - others who have wanted to do that thing - and study their ways and means, learn from their successes and failures and add your quota.
Dwell in the place where your companions are spiritual heroes, So that they may wash the foul soot from your [heart] Don't think about their faults, for they Will know about it before you think.
The immediate influence of behavior is always more effective than that of words
The example of great and pure individuals is the only thing that can lead us to noble thoughts and deeds.
Parents can tell but never teach, unless they practice what they preach.
If you would convince a man that he does wrong, do right. Men will believe what they see. Let them see.
Deeds, not words shall speak me.
Children have more need of models than of critics.
Few things are harder to put up with than a good example.
I hope the millions of people I've touched have the optimism and desire to share their goals and hard work and persevere with a positive attitude.
I never thought a role model should be negative.
What you do speaks so loud that I cannot hear what you say.
What you do shouts so loudly in my ears I cannot hear what you say.
That which we are, we are all the while teaching,not voluntarily, but involuntarily.
The path of precept is long, that of example short and effectual.
He has all the virtues I dislike and none of the vices I admire.
We all know that a good example is more effective than advice. So set a good example, and it won't take long for others to follow.
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