We give advice, but we do not inspire conduct.

We give advice, but we do not inspire conduct.

Here comes a man of comfort, whose advice
Hath often stilled my brawling discontent.

Here comes a man of comfort, whose advice
Hath often stilled my brawling discontent.

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.

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.

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.]

Remember Lot's wife.

Remember Lot's wife.

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

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

Many receive advice, only the wise profit from it.

Many receive advice, only the wise profit from it.

If advice will not improve him, neither will the rod.

If advice will not improve him, neither will the rod.