Contagious Quote by Francois de La Rochefoucauld
“Nothing is so contagious as example.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Maximes by La Rochefoucauld, 1665
Behaviors spread through imitation; people copy what they see.
In simple terms: People copy what they see.
Key Takeaway
Lead by example.
Themes
influence
behavior
imitation
Mood
inspirational
reflective
Type
moral
philosophical
When to use this quote
- leadership
- parenting
- marketing
- education
Key Concepts
social learning
contagion
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you model the behavior you want?
- What examples do you expose others to?
A Different Perspective
Example alone may not change deep beliefs.
