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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.
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.
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.
What advice you give, be short.
[Lat., Quidquid praecipies esto brevis.]
What advice you give, be short.
[Lat., Quidquid praecipies esto brevis.]
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.
A word to the wise ain't necessary -- it's the stupid ones who need the advice.
A word to the wise ain't necessary -- it's the stupid ones who need the advice.
'Twas good advice, and meant,
"My son, be good."
'Twas good advice, and meant,
"My son, be good."
No one wants advice -- only corroboration.
No one wants advice -- only corroboration.
Bosom upon my counsel;
You'll find it wholesome.
Bosom upon my counsel;
You'll find it wholesome.
