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.

Those who give bad advice to the prudent, both lose their pains
and are laughed to scorn.
[Lat., read more

Those who give bad advice to the prudent, both lose their pains
and are laughed to scorn.
[Lat., Consilia qui dant prava cautis hominibus,
Et perdunt operam et deridentur tupiter.]

Many receive advice, only the wise profit from it.

Many receive advice, only the wise profit from it.

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.

There is only one happiness in this life, to love and be loved.

There is only one happiness in this life, to love and be loved.

Be niggards of advice on no pretense;
For the worst avarice is that of sense.

Be niggards of advice on no pretense;
For the worst avarice is that of sense.

If your strength is small, don't carry heavy burdens. If your words are worthless, don't give advice.

If your strength is small, don't carry heavy burdens. If your words are worthless, don't give advice.

A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones that need the advice.

A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones that need the advice.