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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.
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.
If advice will not improve him, neither will the rod.
If advice will not improve him, neither will the rod.
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.
If your strength is small, don't carry heavy burdens. If your words are worthless, don't give advice.
If your strength is small, don't carry heavy burdens. If your words are worthless, don't give advice.
Be niggards of advice on no pretense;
For the worst avarice is that of sense.
Be niggards of advice on no pretense;
For the worst avarice is that of sense.
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.
