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Examples is more forcible than precept. People look at my six days in the week to see what I mean on the seventh
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"Examples is more forcible than precept. People look at my six days in the week to see what I mean on the seventh"

- Robert Cecil

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This quote by Robert Cecil is highlighting the relevance of leading by instance. He is recommending that it is more efficient to reveal people what you indicate, instead of simply informing them. He is suggesting that individuals should consider his activities throughout the week to understand what he implies on the seventh day. This could be interpreted as a reference to the Sabbath, where he is recommending that people need to check out just how he lives his life during the week to comprehend what he implies when he talks about the relevance of the Sabbath. This quote is a tip that our actions talk louder than words, and that we must make every effort to lead by instance in order to make a favorable influence on the world.

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Robert Cecil This quote is written / told by Robert Cecil between June 1, 1563 and May 24, 1612. He was a famous Public Servant from United Kingdom. The author also have 5 other quotes.

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