Here comes a man of comfort, whose advice
Hath often stilled my brawling discontent.

Here comes a man of comfort, whose advice
Hath often stilled my brawling discontent.

One can advise comfortably from a safe port.
[Ger., Vom sichern Port lasst sich's gemachlich rathen.]

One can advise comfortably from a safe port.
[Ger., Vom sichern Port lasst sich's gemachlich rathen.]

In great straits and when hope is small, the boldest counsels are
the safest.

In great straits and when hope is small, the boldest counsels are
the safest.

No one wants advice -- only corroboration.

No one wants advice -- only corroboration.

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.

Ah, gentle dames! it gars we greet,
To think how mony consels sweet,
How mony lengthened, sage read more

Ah, gentle dames! it gars we greet,
To think how mony consels sweet,
How mony lengthened, sage advices,
The husband frae the wife despises.

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.

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.

What advice you give, be short.
[Lat., Quidquid praecipies esto brevis.]

What advice you give, be short.
[Lat., Quidquid praecipies esto brevis.]