How Do You Live?

I'd rather see a sermon than to hear it any day.
I'd rather one walk with me than just to show the way.
The eye's a better pupil and more willing than the ear.
Advice may be misleading, but an example's always clear.
And the very best of preachers are the men who live their creeds.
For to see good put into action is what everybody needs.
I soon can learn to do it, if you'll let me see it done.
I can watch your hands in motion, but your tongue too fast may run.
And the lectures you deliver may be very fine and true,
But I'd rather get my lessons by observing what you do.
For I may misunderstand how you act but never how you live.
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