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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.]
We give advice, but we do not inspire conduct.
We give advice, but we do not inspire conduct.
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.
If advice will not improve him, neither will the rod.
If advice will not improve him, neither will the rod.
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.
A good scare is worth more than good advice.
A good scare is worth more than good advice.
'Twas good advice, and meant,
"My son, be good."
'Twas good advice, and meant,
"My son, be good."
A fop sometimes gives important advice.
[Fr., Un fat quelquefois ouvre un avis important.]
A fop sometimes gives important advice.
[Fr., Un fat quelquefois ouvre un avis important.]