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Advice Quotes


"And Flock Rule Number Two is, Don't argue with Max or you'll live to regret it." I spun and stomped out to the clearing, turning back for one last jab at Dylan. "And by the way, you clearly DON'T know me better than Fang does. Do you see Fang arguing with me? No, you do not."Fang rolled his eyes."


"Never say never or it becomes a vice, and there you have it, you just did it twice."


"When a child asks you something, answer him, for goodness sake. But don't make a production of it. Children are children, but they can spot an evasion faster than adults, and evasion simply muddles 'em."


"Or, rather, let us be more simple and less vain."


"Drink because you are happy, but never because you are miserable. Never drink when you are wretched without it, or you will be like the grey-faced gin-drinker in the slum; but drink when you would be happy without it, and you will be like the laughing peasant of Italy. Never drink because you need it, for this is rational drinking, and the way to death and hell. But drink because you do not need it, for this is irrational drinking, and the ancient health of the world."


"My advice to you is not to inquire why or whither, but just enjoy your ice cream while it's on your plate."


"Seek counsel; though we are all skilled and experienced in many ways, no one can experience all that life has to offer in the limited time we are given in this world."


"Advice is seldom welcome; and those who want it the most always want it the least."


"You never find friends them following your advice upon their own affairs; nor allowing you to manage your own."


"Whenever I'm asked what advice I have for young writers, I always say that the first thing is to read, and to read a lot. The second thing is to write. And the third thing, which I think is absolutely vital, is to tell stories and listen closely to the stories you're being told."


"Stephanie had no problem doing what shewas told, just so long as she was given a good reason why sheshould."


"I always pass on good advice. It is the only thing to do with it. It is never of any use to oneself."


"It is easy when we are in prosperity to give advice to the afflicted."


"If there is no solution to the problem then don't waste time worrying about it. If there is a solution to the problem then don't waste time worrying about it."


"She taught me I should never do anything in private I did not want talked about in public, and cautioned me not to talk in my sleep."


"Use what you stand for and what you oppose as a foundation to write great content that resonates with readers and creates a ripple effect."


"The longer you chase the wrong person, the further you travel in the wrong direction. You're better than that."


"Many people in this world want you to follow them blindly, no questions asked , they wanna control your fate, your heart, soul & thoughts, I tell you...Follow your heart , listen to what it has to say ."


"Just for you non-sea-god types out there, don't go swimming in New York Harbor. It may not be as filthy as it was in my mom's day, but that water will still probably make you grow a third eye or have mutant children when you grow up."


"Advice is like castor oil, easy enough to give but dreadful uneasy to take."


"In her small voice, Persephone said, "I have nothing to add." After a moment of consideration, she added, however, "If you are going to punch someone, don't put your thumb inside your fist. It would be a shame to break it."


"Never go on a date unarmed. Words of wisdom from my father. Well, my foster father. I was an orphan, of course. The best kings always are."


"Take it with a whole shaker of salt, a grain won't be close to enough."


"Avoid food products containing ingredients that are A) unfamiliar B) unpronounceable C) more than five in number or that include D) high-fructose corn syrup."


"Never allow someone to be your priority while allowing yourself to be their option."


"Good advice is always certain to be ignored, but that's no reason not to give it."


"The time to being writing an article is when you have finished it to your satisfaction. By that time you begin to clearly and logically perceive what it is you really want to say."


"Even the most perfect advice cannot be as useful as a staircase or a rope for those who live in the dark wells!"



"Begging for help never gets you any."


"Never divulge secrets to acquaintances. Never betray old friends for new ones. Never mistake flattery for praise. Never rely on dishonorable people. Never trust your enemy's friends. Never mistake someone's kindness for weakness."
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