The very essence of leadership is that you have to have vision. You can't blow an uncertain trumpet.
Theodore HesburghRead
It is easier to exemplify values than teach them.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Demonstrating values is more impactful than merely instructing about them.
The quote by Theodore Hesburgh highlights the significance of modeling values through behavior rather than just teaching them through words. It suggests that people learn more effectively by observing actions and real-life applications of values, which can inspire and instill these principles more deeply than theoretical instruction alone.
Themes
ValuesEducationTeachingExemplificationLearning
In practice
Example use cases
A teacher discussing ethical values could use this quote to emphasize the importance of leading by example in the classroom.
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