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    We should look at the lives of all as at a mirror, and take from
    others an example for ourselves.
    [Lat., Inspicere tamquam in speculum in vitas omnium
    Jubeo atque ex aliis sumere exemplum sibi.]

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Content to follow when we lead the way.

Content to follow when we lead the way.

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Few things are harder to put up with than a good example.

Few things are harder to put up with than a good example.

by Mark Twain Found in: Example Quotes,
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Illustrious predecessors.

Illustrious predecessors.

by Henry Fielding 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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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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He who should teach men to die, would at the same time teach them
to live.

He who should teach men to die, would at the same time teach them
to live.

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He was indeed the glass
Wherein the noble youth did dress themselves.

He was indeed the glass
Wherein the noble youth did dress themselves.

by William Shakespeare Found in: Example Quotes,
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Allured to brighter worlds, and led the way.

Allured to brighter worlds, and led the way.

by Oliver Goldsmith Found in: Example Quotes,
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Example has more followers than reason. We unconsciously imitate what pleases us, and approximate to the characters we most admire.

Example has more followers than reason. We unconsciously imitate what pleases us, and approximate to the characters we most admire.

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