If you go to most third world countries, the older woman dispenses advice to the arguing couple while other members of the family, or even the village, sit around and listen. It is no big deal.
If the student could give up her work on my advice, she had better give it up without it. One does not study for a goal. The goal is a mere accident.
A student will send me an urgent appeal to hear her, saying she is poor and wants my advice as to whether it is worth while to continue her studies. I invariably refuse such requests.
I once said the Queen of England could use some fashion advice.
Most people who ask for advice from others have already resolved to act as it pleases them.
I understand how hard it is to talk to people about MS. You don't want pity or random advice.
You can keep it to yourself, but you could also call a support team like the team at MS LifeLines. They are there to support the MS community and give good advice.
If I were again beginning my studies, I would follow the advice of Plato and start with mathematics.
Wise men don't need advice. Fools won't take it.
When you encounter seemingly good advice that contradicts other seemingly good advice, ignore them both.
How true Daddy's words were when he said: all children must look after their own upbringing. Parents can only give good advice or put them on the right paths, but the final forming of a person's character lies in their own hands.
Parents can only give good advice or put them on the right paths, but the final forming of a person's character lies in their own hands.
I believe God is managing affairs and that He doesn't need any advice from me. With God in charge, I believe everything will work out for the best in the end. So what is there to worry about.
I have been trying to point out that in our lives chance may have an astonishing influence and, if I may offer advice to the young laboratory worker, it would be this - never to neglect an extraordinary appearance or happening.
Saul Bellow never took my advice when he was my friend.