I would rather see an example than to hear one any day.


I would rather one could walk with me than merely tell the way.

For the eye is a better pupil, more willing than the ear,


Fine council is confusing, yet example is always clear.

I can watch your hands in action, yet your tongue to fast may run,


 I can soon learn how to do it if I only see it done.


 Best of all the leaders are the ones who live their creed,


For seeing good in action is what everybody needs.


I may misunderstand you and the high advice you give,

Yet there is no misunderstanding of how you act and how you live.