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.

Advice is what we ask for when we already know the answer but wish we didn't.

Advice is what we ask for when we already know the answer but wish we didn't.

We give advice, but we do not inspire conduct.

We give advice, but we do not inspire conduct.

Those who give bad advice to the prudent, both lose their pains
and are laughed to scorn.
[Lat., read more

Those who give bad advice to the prudent, both lose their pains
and are laughed to scorn.
[Lat., Consilia qui dant prava cautis hominibus,
Et perdunt operam et deridentur tupiter.]

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 word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones that need the advice.

A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones that need the advice.

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.

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.

If your strength is small, don't carry heavy burdens. If your words are worthless, don't give advice.

If your strength is small, don't carry heavy burdens. If your words are worthless, don't give advice.