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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
We give advice by the bucket, but take it by the grain.
We give advice by the bucket, but take it by the grain.
Many receive advice, only the wise profit from it.
Many receive advice, only the wise profit from it.
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.
No one wants advice -- only corroboration.
No one wants advice -- only corroboration.