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Advice Quotes

On giving it, taking it, and knowing when it's worth following.

This page collects quotes about advice in its many forms—skincare routines that go too far, the catch behind a free legal consultation, and mentors who talk instead of truly showing up. See our best quotes for related themes.

I have always kept in mind the advice of Ronaldinho, and he spoke wonders of Barcelona and the city, which he told me is marvellous.

Quotes by Neymar

The best founders are extremely thoughtful and have an eye for quality. I don't know if there's any generic advice here that would be helpful. Startup knowledge is a moving target.

Quotes by Naval Ravikant

The Beatles were here in the 1960s, with their wives, at the Maharshi's ashram. And they wanted my advice on various matters in India.

Quotes by Naveen Patnaik

I don't have a mentor in the strict definition. I take as much advice and inspiration as I can from the people I am close to.

Quotes by Natalie Massenet

My career was quite unusual, so my main advice to someone interested in a career similar to my own is to remain open to change and new opportunities. I like to tell students that the jobs I took after my...

Quotes by Nancy Roman

My best advice is to not start in PowerPoint. Presentation tools force you to think through information linearly, and you really need to start by thinking of the whole instead of the individual lines.

Quotes by Nancy Duarte

The best advice I got as a writer was also the first advice, which came from the late fantasy author and editor Karl Edward Wagner: Any agent who charges to look at your work is a crook.

Quotes by Nancy A. Collins

My father's only advice is to 'do what makes you happy,' and I follow it religiously.

Quotes by Naga Chaitanya

The advice I would give to girls from Eastern backgrounds who are interested in the arts is that it is always beneficial to get your academic studies out of the way before going into the competitive world of the arts.

Quotes by Nadia Ali

I always tell my students to seek out other writers as models, and though it took me years to heed my own advice, it really was life-altering when I found writers who wrote long stories, full of back story and...

Quotes by Molly Antopol

My advice to singers is always the same: 'Don't sing the song, sing the lyric.'

Quotes by Mitch Leigh

If I could give my younger self one piece of advice, I would say, 'Lose weight.'

Quotes by Miriam Margolyes

Ignore all advice about writing. Leave your blood on every page. Every page!

Quotes by Miriam Toews

In 2008, I moved to Lyon, one of France's top clubs. I had some very strong team mates, and I proved to be at their level. I began training very hard and always respecting my coach's advice.

Quotes by Miralem Pjanic

You need someone in your life to give you advice without yelling at you.

Quotes by Mimi Kennedy

Craig T. Nelson, who played my grandfather on 'Parenthood,' gave me a lot of advice at the end of the show. I'm really insecure, and I get uncomfortable with things, and he gave me a lot of advice about that.

Quotes by Miles Heizer

Little pieces of advice like that can provide us with months' worth of entertainment.

Quotes by Mike Shinoda

When I came to the United States in 2004 to attend university at Stanford, I was instantly inspired by the stories and advice from startup leaders in Silicon Valley and beyond, who had endeavoured to create new opportunities and improve...

Quotes by Mike Krieger

It's a question of why they come for your advice. Whatever I tell you, it doesn't matter, it is completely irrelevant in a way. I know so many actors who were discouraged and put that aside. You will get half-baked...

Quotes by Michael York

My first ten years in Hollywood were really tough. I'd be coaching friends who came to me for acting advice, and then they'd make it before I did. I'd still be helping them while they were on movie sets and...

Quotes by Michael Pena

Frequently Asked Questions

What kinds of advice do these quotes cover?
This mix covers a skincare routine tip, a witty comparison about legal advice and advertising, a classic line about financial advice on Wall Street, and a critique of shallow mentoring advice given to kids.
Is there a quote about skincare advice?
Yes: "Women will use a glycolic acid cleanser, then an AHA/BHA serum, then a retinol night cream and sure, they have glowing skin, but that's the equivalent of a mini-peel each night."
Is there a well-known quip about getting financial advice on Wall Street?
Yes: "Wall Street is the only place that people ride to in a Rolls Royce to get advice from those who take the subway."
Does a quote criticize how mentoring programs give advice to kids?
Yes: "So many organizations have a mentoring arm, but they don't really do it. Their idea of mentoring a kid is giving them general advice. But what they need to do is read with children."
Where can I find more quotes about wisdom and advice?
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