follow example

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How excellent the advice: "Be true to the best of yourself"; or this, "Rather set than follow example"; or yet, again, this, "Take care to be what thou wouldst seem to be."

From Proverb Lore Many sayings, wise or otherwise, on many subjects, gleaned from many sources by Hulme, F. Edward (Frederick Edward)

Disposition of the mind; propensity; as, the aptness of men to follow example.

From Webster's Unabridged Dictionary by Webster, Noah

Children are much more inclined to follow example than precept.

From The Iron Furnace Slavery and Secession by Aughey, John H.

But speaking generally there are few who have a taste fixed and independent of that of their friends, they follow example and fashion which generally form the standard of taste.

From Reflections; or Sentences and Moral Maxims by Willis Bund, J. W. (John William)

Young people follow example, and the habit of the father in writing out his thoughts causes others of the family to try it, too.

From Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great - Volume 05 Little Journeys to the Homes of English Authors by Hubbard, Elbert