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write a short story illustrates the statement,"example is better than precept.​

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Example is better than precept

once upon a time, not in the long ago, but in the recent past. there was a school int mountains. the school had many competent teachers in it. however mr. harris was the uniquest of all of them. he practised life values more than he taught. for example, he always reached class without being delayed. most often he was seen standing outside the class even before the bell for period rang. he was meticulous with , assignments, checking, revision, tests, etc. he kept a healthy distance between and students. he dressed decently, neatly, and formally. he often taught them skills such as time-management, self-discipline, punctuality, regularity, perseverance, optimism, patience, etc. all students considered a person who had no heart. now, there was an unobtrusive boy, who always sat quietly with underlying sadness in bearing. mr harris's insightful eyes could see there was wrong in life. mr. harris took the extra care of knowing what was wrong with that student. mr. harris was stunned to know that the student had lost mother at a very young age; father was indifferent to healthy nurturing. mr harris decided to in all possible ways. he would often go to house with wife. he would comfort , teach personally. he would give money for personal needs. he had instructed the boy not to disclose to anyone at school about extra care he would get from . the time passed. after 10 years, boy whom mr harris had adopted, became an md cardiologist. on the day of wedding with soulmate, mr harris and wife sat at the place where parents would have sat. mr harris in wedding addressed mr harris and wife and mentioned to the gathering whatever he was it was because of mr harris and wife's love and care. the gathering of course had some of mr harris's other students. were all flabbergasted at the revelation. thus mr harris set an example of selfless love and care for someone in need. he did not preach love; he acted love! life stands for 'example is better than precept.'

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