Quotes about Imitation

They belonged to the vast group of human automata who go through life without neglecting to perform a single one of the gestures executed by the surrounding puppets.

There are only three ways to teach a child. The first is by example, the second is by example, the third is by example.

Do something wonderful, people may imitate it.

Almost all absurdity of conduct arises from the imitation of those who we cannot resemble.

God can do all sorts of things, God does not need me! But He commands me to be like His Son, and that is all.

At best, the theory of substitutionary atonement has inoculated us against the true effects of the Gospel, causing us to largely "thank" Jesus instead of honestly imitating him. At worst, it led us to see God as a cold, brutal figure, who demands acts of violence before God can love his own creation

This new world order is based on the experience of a God who is experienced personally. Jesus seems to be saying that God is not a philosophical system, a theory to be proven or an energy to be discussed or controlled, although we have often reduced God to such. Jesus believes that God is a Person to be imitated, enjoyed and loved.

Perfect spirituality is just to imitate God.

Christlikeness is not produced by imitation, but by inhabitation.

A daughter will follow in her mom's footsteps so make sure to set a good example.

The Christian church has set up a religion of pomp and revenue in pretended imitation of a person (Jesus) who lived a life of poverty.

Children have never been very good at listening to their elders, but they've never failed to imitate them.