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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.]

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The only thing to do with good advice is to pass it on. It is never of any use to read more

The only thing to do with good advice is to pass it on. It is never of any use to oneself.

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It was, perhaps, one of those cases in which advice is good or bad only as the event decides.

It was, perhaps, one of those cases in which advice is good or bad only as the event decides.

by Jane Austen Found in: Advice Quotes,
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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.

by Henry Wheeler Shaw Found in: Advice Quotes,
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Let no man value at a little price
A virtuous woman's counsel; her wing'd spirit
Is feather'd read more

Let no man value at a little price
A virtuous woman's counsel; her wing'd spirit
Is feather'd oftentimes with heavenly words.

by George Chapman Found in: Advice Quotes,
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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.

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They say that the best counsel is that of woman.
[Sp., Dicen, que el primer consejo
Ha read more

They say that the best counsel is that of woman.
[Sp., Dicen, que el primer consejo
Ha de ser de la muger.]

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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.

by Proverb Found in: Advice Quotes,
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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.

by George Sand Found in: Advice Quotes,
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She had a good opinion of advice,
Like all who give and eke receive it gratis,
For read more

She had a good opinion of advice,
Like all who give and eke receive it gratis,
For which small thanks are still the market price,
Even where the article at highest rate is.

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