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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 only thing to do with good advice is to pass it on. It is never of any use to read more
The only thing to do with good advice is to pass it on. It is never of any use to oneself.
When a wise man gives thee better counsel, give me mine again.
When a wise man gives thee better counsel, give me mine again.
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.
A good scare is worth more than good advice.
A good scare is worth more than good advice.
And may you better reck the rede,
Than ever did th' adviser.
And may you better reck the rede,
Than ever did th' adviser.
To accept good advice is but to increase one's own ability
To accept good advice is but to increase one's own ability
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.
Hazard not your wealth on a poor man's advice.
[Sp., No adventures mucho tu riqueza.]
Hazard not your wealth on a poor man's advice.
[Sp., No adventures mucho tu riqueza.]