example is better than precept ❍ 我自己的经历也证明，在教育孩子时，～。My own experiences have also proved the truth that example is better than precept in educating the children.
身教重于言教
example is better (or more significant)than precept
身教重于言教shēn jiào zhònɡ yú yán jiào
以身作则比口头上的教育更为重要。example better than precept, To practise what one teaches is the best way to teach.