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    The people are fashioned according to the example of their kings;
    and edicts are of less power than the life of their ruler.
    [Lat., Componitur orbis
    Regis ad exemplum; nec sic inflectere sensus
    Humanos edicta valent, quam vita regentis.]

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Lives of great men all remind us
We can make our lives sublime,
And, departing, leave us read more

Lives of great men all remind us
We can make our lives sublime,
And, departing, leave us behind
Footprints on the sands of time.

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Illustrious Predecessor.

Illustrious Predecessor.

by Edmund Burke Found in: Example Quotes,
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The old begin to complain of the conduct of the young when they themselves are no longer able to set read more

The old begin to complain of the conduct of the young when they themselves are no longer able to set a bad example

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You have to set the tone and the pace, define objectives and strategies, demonstrate through personal example what you expect read more

You have to set the tone and the pace, define objectives and strategies, demonstrate through personal example what you expect from others.

by Stanley C. Gault Found in: Example Quotes,
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As a neighboring funeral terrifies sick misers, and fear obliges
them to have some regard for themselves; so, the read more

As a neighboring funeral terrifies sick misers, and fear obliges
them to have some regard for themselves; so, the disgrace of
others will often deter tender minds from vice.
[Lat., Avidos vicinum funus ut aegros
Exanimat, mortisque metu sibi parcere cogit;
Sic teneros animos aliena opprobria saepe
Absterrent vitiis.]

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It is easier to exemplify values than teach them.

It is easier to exemplify values than teach them.

by Theodore M. Hesburgh Found in: Example Quotes,
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I do not give you to posterity as a pattern to imitate, but as an
example to deter.

I do not give you to posterity as a pattern to imitate, but as an
example to deter.

by Junius Found in: Example Quotes,
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I tread in the footsteps of illustrious men . . . in receiving
from the people the sacred trust read more

I tread in the footsteps of illustrious men . . . in receiving
from the people the sacred trust confided to my illustrious
predecessor.

by Martin Van Buren Found in: Example Quotes,
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Preach the Gospel at all times and when necessary use words.

Preach the Gospel at all times and when necessary use words.

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