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We hate those who will not take our advice, and despise them who do.
We hate those who will not take our advice, and despise them who do.
No one wants advice -- only corroboration.
No one wants advice -- only corroboration.
 For by wise counsel thou shalt make thy war: and in multitude of 
counsellers there is safety.  
 For by wise counsel thou shalt make thy war: and in multitude of 
counsellers there is safety. 
 Take the first advice of a woman and not the second.
 [Lat., Primo dede mulieris consilio, secundo noli.]  
 Take the first advice of a woman and not the second.
 [Lat., Primo dede mulieris consilio, secundo noli.] 
 And may you better reck the rede,
 Than ever did th' adviser.  
 And may you better reck the rede,
 Than ever did th' adviser. 
If it's free, it's advice; if you pay for it, it's counseling; if you can use either one, it's a read more
If it's free, it's advice; if you pay for it, it's counseling; if you can use either one, it's a miracle.
 Bosom upon my counsel;
 You'll find it wholesome.  
 Bosom upon my counsel;
 You'll find it wholesome. 
Advice is what we ask for when we already know the answer but wish we didn't.
Advice is what we ask for when we already know the answer but wish we didn't.
When a wise man gives thee better counsel, give me mine again.
When a wise man gives thee better counsel, give me mine again.