Albert SchweitzerExample is not the main thing in influencing others. It is the only thing.
About This Quote
This quote is a brilliant combination of a truth and a misconception. The truth is that example is how we influence others, but the misconception is that example is the main thing. The main thing is action. It's people who do things, not those who talk about doing them.
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