precepts teach, examples move
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Meaning · English
Teachings are more effective when accompanied by practical examples
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
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Literally: precepts instruct, examples motivate
Examples
The professor's words were inspiring, but it was her own story that really showed us precepts teach, examples move
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Sources & notes
Listed on English Wikiquote “English proverbs” (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-31). Definition drafted by AI (@cf/meta/llama-3.3-70b-instruct-fp8-fast) and auto-approved by rule on 2026-07-31; pending editor spot-check.
Common questions
What does “precepts teach, examples move” mean?
Teachings are more effective when accompanied by practical examples Literally: precepts instruct, examples motivate
Is “precepts teach, examples move” formal or informal?
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