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One can advise comfortably from a safe port.
[Ger., Vom sichern Port lasst sich's gemachlich rathen.]
One can advise comfortably from a safe port.
[Ger., Vom sichern Port lasst sich's gemachlich rathen.]
We give advice, but we do not inspire conduct.
We give advice, but we do not inspire conduct.
The worst men often give the best advice.
Our deeds are sometimes better than our thoughts.
The worst men often give the best advice.
Our deeds are sometimes better than our thoughts.
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.
Many receive advice, only the wise profit from it.
Many receive advice, only the wise profit from it.
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.
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.
We give advice by the bucket, but take it by the grain.
We give advice by the bucket, but take it by the grain.