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.

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.

The worst men often give the best advice.
Our deeds are sometimes better than our thoughts.

The worst men often give the best advice.
Our deeds are sometimes better than our thoughts.

And may you better reck the rede,
Than ever did th' adviser.

And may you better reck the rede,
Than ever did th' adviser.

The secret counsels of princes are a troublesome burden to such
as have only to execute them.
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The secret counsels of princes are a troublesome burden to such
as have only to execute them.
[Fr., C'est une importune garde, du secret des princes, a qui
n'en que faire.]

Bosom upon my counsel;
You'll find it wholesome.

Bosom upon my counsel;
You'll find it wholesome.

Take the first advice of a woman and not the second.
[Lat., Primo dede mulieris consilio, secundo noli.]

Take the first advice of a woman and not the second.
[Lat., Primo dede mulieris consilio, secundo noli.]

We give advice, but we do not inspire conduct.

We give advice, but we do not inspire conduct.

Remember Lot's wife.

Remember Lot's wife.