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.

Be yourself is about the worst advice you can give to some people.

Be yourself is about the worst advice you can give to some people.

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

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

A good scare is worth more than good advice.

A good scare is worth more than good advice.

Bosom upon my counsel;
You'll find it wholesome.

Bosom upon my counsel;
You'll find it wholesome.

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.]

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

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

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.

'Twas good advice, and meant,
"My son, be good."

'Twas good advice, and meant,
"My son, be good."