You May Also Like / View all maxioms
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.]
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.
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.
Listen to advice and accept correction, then in the end you will be wise.
Listen to advice and accept correction, then in the end you will be wise.
When a wise man gives thee better counsel, give me mine again.
When a wise man gives thee better counsel, give me mine again.
We give advice by the bucket, but take it by the grain.
We give advice by the bucket, but take it by the grain.
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.
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.
A good scare is worth more than good advice.
A good scare is worth more than good advice.
