No one wants advice -- only corroboration.

No one wants advice -- only corroboration.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

What advice you give, be short.
[Lat., Quidquid praecipies esto brevis.]

What advice you give, be short.
[Lat., Quidquid praecipies esto brevis.]

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.

We give advice by the bucket, but take it by the grain.

We give advice by the bucket, but take it by the grain.