Quotes about Imitation

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

The Cardiff Giant that most Americans have seen is this copy. Barnum exhibited a fake fake.

You are imitating Jesus Christ and taking on the nature of a servant, which is your calling as a Christian.

I would not consider any spirituality worthwhile that wants to walk in sweetness and ease and run from the imitation of Christ.

we have more faith in what we imitate than in what we originate. We cannot derive a sense of absolute certitude from anything which has its roots in us. The most poignant sense of insecurity comes from standing alone and we are not alone when we imitate. It is thus with most of us; we are what other people say we are. We know ourselves chiefly by hearsay.

The aim of education. — Education: to discover but not merely to imitate. Learning techniques without inward experiencing can only lead to superficiality.

Our identification with Christ should be that whatever He is we also want to become.

Fourth-century preacher John Chrysostom said, "This is the rule of most perfect Christianity, its most exact definition, its highest point, namely, the seeking of the common good. For nothing can so make a person an imitator of Christ as caring for his neighbors.

We look at the Nike star player with the million-dollar smile and say, "I want to be like him." God points to His Son—who suffered the cross to save you—and says, "I want you to be like Him.

so that you won't become lazy, but imitators of those who inherit the promises through faith and perseverance. Hebrews 6:12

Be imitators of God, as dearly loved children. And walk in love, as the Messiah also loved us and gave Himself for us. Ephesians 5:1—2

Therefore, be imitators of God, as dearly loved children. Ephesians 5: 1