Advice
Quotes on Advice
When a man comes to me for advice, I find out the kind of advice he wants, and I give it to him.
Josh Billings (1818-1885) American humorist
I have lived some thirty years on this planet, and I have yet to hear the first syllable of valuable or even earnest advice from my seniors.
Henry David Thoreau (1817-1862) American writer
The advice of their elders to young men is very apt to be as unreal as a list of the hundred best books.
Dr. Oliver Wendell Holmes (1809-1894) American writer, physician
In matters of religion and matrimony I never give any advice; because I will not have anybody’s torments in this world or the next laid to my charge.
Lo rd Chesterfield (1694-1773) English statesman, man of letters
The only thing one can do with good advice is to pass = t on. It is never of any use to oneself.
Oscar Wilde (1854-1900) Anglo-Irish author
A good scare is worth more to a man than good advice.
Ed (E. W.) Howe (1853-1937) American journalist, novelist
To ask advice is to tout for flattery.
J. Churton Collins (1848-1908) English author, critic, scholar Consult.
To seek another’s approval of a course already decided on.
Ambrose Bierce (1842-1914) American author
Never trust the advice of a man in difficulties.
Aesop (6th century Bc) Greek fabulist, slave
One day I sat thinking, almost in despair; a hand fell on my shoulder and a voice said reassuringly: “Cheer up, things could get worse.” So I cheered up and, sure enough, things got worse.
James Hagerty (1909-1981) President Eisenhower’s press secretary
I’m not a teacher: only a fellow-traveller of whom you asked the way. I pointed ahead—ahead of myself as well as you.
Bishop of Chelsea, Getting Married George Bernard Shaw (1856-1950) Anglo-Irish playwright, critic
