He didn't lecture. He demonstrated.
He didn't advise. He showed up and did.
Every principle he wanted planted
was first lived before it was said.

He taught fairness by being fair himself,
taught generosity by giving what he had,
taught me what a man could be and should be
by being the man, not just a dad.

There is no teaching like the life that lives it—
no sermon half as powerful as the deed—
and the lessons I carry deepest, truest,
were learned from him without a word I need.
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