I always pass on good advice. It's the only thing to do with it. It is never any use to oneself.
~Oscar Wilde
The best advice is this : Don't take advice and don't give advice . ~ author unknown
It is more easy to be wise for others than for ourselves. ~ Francois Duc de La Rochefoucauld.
The people sensible enough to give good advice are usually sensible enough to give none.
EDEN PHILLPOTTS
What's wrong with advice ?
Advice is often a basic insult to the intelligence of the other person. It implies a lack of confidence in the capacity of the person with the problem, to undersand and cope with his or her own difficulties.
Advice is like cooking--you should try it before you feed it to others.
CROFT M. PENTZ,
To offer a man unsolicited advice is to presume that he doesn't know what to do or that he can't do it on his own.
JOHN GRAY
Nice quotes! I like "Advise is like cooking" line. Should try oneself before feeding to others.
ReplyDeleteTamago, :) I like that one too !
DeleteDidn't you have something on here along the lines of 'comments welcome, advice not so much?' I thought of that a couple of days ago after reading your entry 'Today.' Someone had responded in what she must have thought was a supportive and encouraging way but the unsolicited advice came off as condescending and patronizing. Your response was typically classy. I tried to post my own comment, about how I admired you for your courage, not least in sharing your vulnerability. You don't need the 'join a church group for friends' suggestion.Being alone is not the same as lonely - and you've had in your life a love the depth and richness of which few have known. I lost my comment in the posting process - hope it goes through this time.
ReplyDeleteSharon, yes ! That is exactly what it said .. then I started to feel bad, I might sound mean to anyone who actually just wanted to leave a comment. I am very touchy these days and I do resent someone who actually does not know me thinking to give me advice.
ReplyDeleteAnd someone who knows me would be rolling on the ground laughing if I said I was going to join a church group or any other kind of group.
I am so touched at your kindness and understanding, thank you so very much.
I don't think I am courageous at all. I have wanted to just lie in bed and never get up. but the cats won't let me. I was smart to get the cats. They keep me going. And kind comments like yours.
besos.
Sharon, I put it back lol ... you encouraged me !
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