Example Quotes

Human life depends not only on income but also on social opportunities, [for example] what the state does for educating.

Belladonna, n.: In Italian a beautiful lady; in English a deadly poison. A striking example of the essential identity of the two tongues.

Dirty Harry, for example. Clint Eastwood was not a rogue cop. He was a maverick cop, but he was a good guy.

If you want to change somebody, don't preach to him. Set an example and shut up.

Probably the most visible example of unintended consequences, is what happens every time humans try to change the natural ecology of a place.

By the single example of this painter devoted to his art with such independence, my destiny as a painter opened out to me.

ADHD is a prime example of a fictitious disease.

I challenge anybody to show me an example of bias in Fox News Channel.

I think professional sports, football, to use it as an example, it's fundamentally a form of entertainment.

Begin with the simplest examples.

Parents must lead by example. Don't use the cliche; do as I say and not as I do. We are our children's first and most important role models.

Of what use is the memory of facts, if not to serve as an example of good or of evil?

If we follow the example of Jesus Christ and become true peacemakers, that flood of love will cover the earth as with a blanket.

Because women and girls are not valued equally as human beings, they are treated as less than such. Female genital mutilation is one example of this that has to be stopped.

You can never really go wrong if you take nature as an example

If you manipulate, coerce, and bully your children, you will have no power at all. If you lead with humility, gentleness, and by example, you will need no power at all.

It always stimulates me to discover new examples of my own prejudice and stupidity, to realize that I don't know half as much as I think I do.

Brotherhood is an ideal better understood by example than precept!

Several professional athletes have wrongly taught many young Americans by example that the only way to succeed in sports is to take steroids.

Example, whether it be good or bad, has a powerful influence.

Preach by example of your lives rather than by words. Example is the very best sermon.

Like most-maybe all- writers, I learned to write by writing and, by example, by reading books.

I try to be an example and live as Christ-like as I can.

The best way to understanding is a few good examples.

If our words are not consistent with our actions, they will never be heard above the thunder of our deeds.

There is no more powerful leadership tool than your own personal example.

Help your players to control their emotions - do this through example.

Using iPads as cameras, for example, is like taking pictures with a cafeteria tray.

The greatest barrier to evangelization today is bad example....Our strategy of evangelization must be based upon sanctity, upon our enthusiastic response to Christ's universal call to holiness.

Before I go out on the field every day, I tell myself, 'You are having fun, and you want to set a good example to those who are watching.

The history of my state of Oklahoma offers a great example of pursuing the American Dream. It was built and settled by pioneers moving West to seek better lives.

It is the true nature of mankind to learn from mistakes, not from example.

Effective teaching involves explaining to our children what they're already observing in our lives by example.

Who said I was wise? I’m a professional bad example. You can learn a lot by watching me. Or listening to me. Either one.

Have fun, be active. Ride a bike instead of driving, for example.

The first great gift we can bestow on others is a good example.

The three most important ways to lead people are:... by example... by example... by example.

Give respect before you expect it. Treat people the way you want to be treated. Remember the mission. Set the example. Keep going.

Growth is a funny sort of concept. For example, our GNP increases every time we build a prison. Well, okay, it's growth in a sense.

It is a mistake to suppose that men succeed through success; they much oftener succeed through failures. Precept, study, advice, and example could never have taught them so well as failure has done.

Make your influence a good one. Act in a way you would be proud of even if the whole world was watching, because your example could mean the world to just one person.

Those who lead by example and demonstrate passion for what they do make it much easier for their followers to do the same.

Society is always taken by surprise at any new example of common sense.

We must motivate ourselves to do our very best, and by our example lead others to do their best as well.

I just want to leave a positive memory of setting an example and bringing our youth with us.

Do good. Inspire. Set an example to yourself and others. Have faith. Make your actions loud. Have fun. Be nice. Love strong.

To your enemy, forgiveness. To an opponent, tolerance. To a friend, heart. To a customer, service. To all, charity. To every child, a good example. To you, respect.

From the example of the past, the man of the present acts prudently so as not to imperil the future.

There is a transcendent power in example.

Always, always lead by example. Those whom you lead will be quick to grasp the true identity of a truly professional NCO and will be more willing to follow, obey and persevere.