Quotes about Example

Every time you resist temptation you are winning for your children.

We are not meant to be seen as God's perfect, bright-shining examples, but to be seen as the everyday essence of ordinary life exhibiting the miracle of His grace.

A cat is an example of sophistication minus civilization.

Children are great imitators. So give them something great to imitate.

Your life may be the only Bible some people read.

What good is having someone who can walk on water if you don't follow in his footsteps?

I have great respect for people who live out their beliefs. For example, Ed Begley Jr. is an environmentalist, but he really lives his lives, and is he very prudent in the way he lives. He's cautious. He's not like an Al Gore that flies around in a private jet and burns 20,000 gallons a day on his jet.

Preach Christ... and if you must, use words." Comforting others puts our pain into perspective.

The best way to guide children without coercion is to be ourselves.

So I know, with a sense of responsibility that hits me with a cold fist in the pit of my stomach, that what I am is going to make more difference to my own children and those I talk to and teach than anything I tell them.

I heard many discourses which were good for the soul, but I could not discover in the case of any one of the teachers that his life was worthy of his words.

Living by example - that's always a better teacher than trying to preach.