Than hear one any day.

I'd rather once you walk with me

Than merely show the way.

The eye's a better pupil

And more willing than the ear.

Fine counsel is confusing

But the example's always clear.

I soon can learn to do it

If you let me see it done.

I can see your hands in action

But your tongue too fast may run.

And the lectures you deliver

May be very fine and true.

But I'd rather get my lesson

By observing what you do.

For a person must understand you

And the high advice you give.

But there's no misunderstanding

How you act and how you live.

Author Unknown