Example Quotes

Where one person shapes their life by precept and example, there are a thousand who have shaped it by impulse and circumstances.

If you study the classic examples of endgame play you will see how the king was brought up as soon as possible even though there seemed no particular hurry at the time.

Some old men, continually praise the time of their youth. In fact, you would almost think that there were no fools in their days, but unluckily they themselves are left as an example.

Clearly, programming courses should teach methods of design and construction, and the selected examples should be such that a gradual development can be nicely demonstrated.

Jesus is an example. We have other examples, including many of our ancestors as role models who understood the inner meaning of our orientation.

Major religions are examples of 'noble lies' aimed at uplifting human stature.

You have to check out 'March of the Penguins'. Penguins are the really ideal example of monogamy.

Firstly the cars aren't too complicated. They have no traction control, for example, which means you can spin if you try too hard and damage your tires if you're not careful with your driving style.

I hope that through my example, such as my role on 'The West Wing,' I can help change attitudes on deafness and prove we can really do everything... except hear.

Coolidge is a better example of evolution than either Bryan or Darrow, for he knows when not to talk, which is the biggest asset the monkey possesses over the human.

The classical example of a successful research programme is Newton's gravitational theory: possibly the most successful research programme ever.

Of all the arts poetry (which owes its origin almost entirely to genius and will least be guided by precept or example) maintains the first rank.

So my view's quite clear. I believe Cryptocurrencies, bitcoin is the first example, i believe they're going to Change the world.

Now all orators effect their demonstrative proofs by allegation either of enthymems or examples, and, besides these, in no other way whatever.

The familiar material objects may not be all that is real, but they are admirable examples.

Not worth is an example that does not solve the problem.

I've seen a lot of people - for example, Lindsay Lohan - who got into the wrong crowd. I always have my eye on what I want. And I don't want anything to distract me from that.

The blossom cannot tell what becomes of its odor, and no person can tell what becomes of his or her influence and example.

I believe in the energy of art, and through the use of that energy, the artist's ability to transform his or her life, and by example, the lives of others.

Few governments in the world, for example, praise human rights more ardently than does the government of France, and few have a worse record of supporting tyrants and killers.

Examples would indeed be excellent things were not people so modest that none will set, and so vain that none will follow them.

Most people would say 'the deets', but I say 'the tails'. Just another example of innovation.

People will still be looking to the United States. Our example will still carry great weight.

Directing, I just feel comfortable. I know what I want. I know what I want from my crew. I lead by example. I have limitless energy as a director.

In Guatemala, the gap between rich and poor must be eliminated, or we will continue to be the example of conflict in America.

"I criticize America because I love her. I want her to stand as a moral example to the world."

I do think we need heroes. It gives people hope and an example to follow.

The world needs all the help you can give by way of cheerful, optimistic, inspiring thought and personal example.

The rise of Islam offers perhaps the most impressive example in world history of the power of words to alter human behavior in sudden, surprising ways.

It's not like I'm some kind of veteran and there is this huge age gap. I identify with them more off the field. I need to set an example, which is great, and I look forward to doing just that.

Limiting the freedom of news 'just a little bit' is in the same category with the classic example 'a little bit pregnant.

We didn't say that 80% [of terrorists], for example, or the majority or the vast majority, are foreigners. We said the vast majority are Al-Qaeda or Al-Qaeda offshoot organizations in this region.

An actor should be ready to play any role within reason. For example, I think the most ridiculous thing for me to do would be to try and play Shakespeare.

I think you have a lot of examples on TV of what not to do, you don't have a lot of examples of what to do.

Rebecca is an example of how not to manage men. The rules of the game never change, it requires subtlety.

"... he had understood, better than anyone ... the beauty that grew out of the simple knowledge that everything, no matter how small or large it might be, was a perfect example of what it was."

The quality of food is in inverse proportion to a dining room's altitude, especially atop bank and hotel buildings (airplanes are an extreme example).

Old people are fond of giving good advice; it consoles them for no longer being capable of setting a bad example.

The fact that a former senator and secretary of state claimed not to know what the letter "C" means is just one more example why she is totally unfit to hold the office of president. Totally unfit.

Creativity is in everyone; it just manifests itself differently with each person. My CPA, for example, is one of the most creative people I know.

It is a world of mischief that may be done by a single example of avarice or luxury. One voluptuous palate makes many more.

Thankful Madiba for your legacy and your example. You"ll always stay with us.

And understand that scarce spectrum is used today for example for cell phone operators, they have to pay for the airwaves they use, for their services.

Mankind can live free in a society hemmed in by laws, but we have yet to find a historical example of mankind living free in lawless anarchy.

Men trust their eyes rather than their ears; the road by precept is long and tedious, by example short and effectual.

Every time I come to the States, I wish people would react to war like they react to tobacco, for example. Because war really kills in a second lots of people, thousands of people.

History is full of examples of people compromising their beliefs in order to keep themselves alive.

It is difficult to violently suppress people in the long run, as the example of the Soviet Union and the Eastern European countries has shown.

The U.S. Coast Guard is a shining example of how well a Federal agency can perform with its flexibility, speed, and expertise.

Tramaine Hawkins has been a mentor, a confidante and an example of greatness. She has been through a lot in her life, and her career has spanned over 50 years. To me, that's what you call a legend.