good example

example

is the best form of instruction --- man who reforms himself has contributed his full share towards the reformation of his neighbor

A man who reforms himself has contributed his full share towards the reformation of his neighbor

is important for children --- the have more need of models than of critics.

Children have more need of models than of critics.

is as valuable as it is rare --- what this world needs is fewer rules and more good examples.

What this world needs is fewer rules and more good examples.

is wont to invite ire --- setting too good an example is a kind of slander seldom forgiven.

Setting too good an example is a kind of slander seldom forgiven.,

is obnoxious --- Few things are harder to put up with than the annoyance of a good example.

Few things are harder to put up with than the annoyance of a good example.

is all fine and good, but it takes all the fun out of middle age.

Setting a good example for your children takes all the fun out of middle age.