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There is only one happiness in this life, to love and be loved.
There is only one happiness in this life, to love and be loved.
 I agree with every word you write, and I can prove this in no 
better way than by taking read more 
 I agree with every word you write, and I can prove this in no 
better way than by taking your advice from beginning to end. 
Many receive advice, only the wise profit from it.
Many receive advice, only the wise profit from it.
 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. 
 The secret counsels of princes are a troublesome burden to such 
as have only to execute them.
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 The secret counsels of princes are a troublesome burden to such 
as have only to execute them.
 [Fr., C'est une importune garde, du secret des princes, a qui 
n'en que faire.] 
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.
 A fop sometimes gives important advice.
 [Fr., Un fat quelquefois ouvre un avis important.]  
 A fop sometimes gives important advice.
 [Fr., Un fat quelquefois ouvre un avis important.] 
When a wise man gives thee better counsel, give me mine again.
When a wise man gives thee better counsel, give me mine again.
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.