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“If you can't be a good example, settle for being a horrible warning” quote by Jennifer Crusie
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““If you can't be a good example, settle for being a horrible warning””

Jennifer Crusie

About This Quote

Source Novel: Love and Lessons, 2005

If you cannot be a good role model, at least warn others through your failures.

In simple terms: Be a warning if you can't be an example.

Key Takeaway

Learn from mistakes.

Themes

role model warning learning

Mood

cautionary inspirational

Type

literary motivational

When to use this quote

  • parenting
  • leadership
  • public speaking

Key Concepts

ethics personal growth

Questions to Reflect On

  • What lesson do you want to convey?
  • How can you turn a failure into a teaching moment?
A Different Perspective

Negative example may cause harm if not framed constructively.

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