Few things are harder to put up with than the annoyance of a good example.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
Whatever people in general do not understand, they are always prepared to dislike; the incomprehensible is always the obnoxious.
You can't do a fine thing without having seen fine examples.
It is only too easy to make suggestions and later try to escape the consequences of what we say.
Old people love to give good advice; it compensates them for their inability to set a bad example.
Also, differences of opinion can be creatively stimulating as well as frustrating.
It is easier to motivate people to do something difficult than something easy.
Honest criticism is hard to take, particularly from a relative, a friend, an acquaintance or a stranger.
If you can be a good example to other people, why not try to be that person? I have a bit of a people pleaser in me, but not so much so that it's out of control.
In America, people are just so straightforward when they dislike things.
Example is not the main thing in influencing others. It is the only thing.