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We give advice, but we do not inspire conduct.
We give advice, but we do not inspire conduct.
Giving advice to a stupid man is like giving salt to a squirrel.
Giving advice to a stupid man is like giving salt to a squirrel.
And may you better reck the rede,
Than ever did th' adviser.
And may you better reck the rede,
Than ever did th' adviser.
The true secret of giving advice is, after you have honestly given it, to be perfectly indifferent whether it is read more
The true secret of giving advice is, after you have honestly given it, to be perfectly indifferent whether it is taken or not, and never persist in trying to set people right.
Listen to advice and accept correction, then in the end you will be wise.
Listen to advice and accept correction, then in the end you will be wise.
Be yourself is about the worst advice you can give to some people.
Be yourself is about the worst advice you can give to some people.
He who can take advice is sometimes superior to him who can give it.
He who can take advice is sometimes superior to him who can give it.
A good scare is worth more than good advice.
A good scare is worth more than good advice.
Advice is like snow -- the softer it falls, the longer it dwells upon, and the deeper it sinks into read more
Advice is like snow -- the softer it falls, the longer it dwells upon, and the deeper it sinks into the mind.