“Words are only words; to attract others to the Dhamma, far more useful is the example you set by your way of life. Therefore the great Teacher said, Brahmacariyaṃ pakāsetha: be a shining example of the Dhamma by applying it yourself. This is the best way to encourage others to practice it.
"Suppose you point with your finger in a particular direction and say, ‘This is the right path that all must follow to reach liberation. This is the direct way to real happiness.’ Before examining the path, people will first look at your finger. If it is stained with dirt or blood, what confidence can they have in the way to which you point? Develop purity in yourself if you wish to encourage others to follow the path of purification." ~ SN Goenka
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