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Every one should consider himself as intrusted not only with his own conduct, but with that of others; and as accountable, not only for the… — Samuel Johnson
The faults of a writer of acknowledged excellence are more dangerous, because the influence of his example is more extensive; and the interest of learning… — Samuel Johnson
Examples are few of men ruined by giving. — Christian Nestell Bovee
Quoting Dudjom Rinpoche on the buddha-nature: No words can describe it No example can point to it Samsara does not make it worse Nirvana does… — Sogyal Rinpoche
As human rights throughout the world continue to be abused, Raoul Wallenberg stands as a courageous example that should inspire us all, — Elizabeth May
What I would like to give my daughter is freedom. And this is something that must be given by example, not exhortation. Freedom is a… — Erica Jong
Families will always have their trials; be living examples of love, forgiveness, and care — Pope Francis
A good example brings about so much good, but hypocrisy brings about so much evil. — Pope Francis
Whether we consider the individual, family, local, national or international level, peace must arise from inner peace. For example, making prayers for peace while continuing… — Dalai Lama
If we look to the history of other nations, ancient or modern, we find no example of a growth so rapid, so gigantic, of a… — James Monroe
A book is one of the most patient of all man's inventions. Centuries mean nothing to a well-made book. It awaits its destined reader, come… — Lawrence Clark Powell
The weird set an example for the rest of us. They raise the bar. They show us through their actions that in fact we're wired… — Seth Godin
Love one another. We don't need more instructions; we need more examples. — Bob Goff
One must have a large dose of humanity, a large dose of a sense of justice and truth in order to avoid dogmatic extremes, cold… — Che Guevara
There is scarce a king in a hundred who would not, if he could, follow the example of Pharoah - get first all the people's… — Benjamin Franklin
I was the type who looked at discussions of What Is Truth only with a view toward correcting the manuscript. If you were to quote… — Umberto Eco
...Ponnammal set the example for the others by quietly doing what they did not care to do. Her spirit created a new climate in the… — Elisabeth Elliot
Programming is a skill best acquired by practice and example rather than from books. — Alan Turing
Every American expects and deserves clean air, and then we act on that belief, then we will set an example for the rest of the… — George H. W. Bush
The three most important ways to lead people are:... by example... by example... by example. — Albert Schweitzer

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