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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.

His track record of pragmatism, depth and candor all speak to a person who would find the Tea Party simplistic, opportunistic and misguided. Reagan was surrounded by some very smart people who gave him very sound advice. They were not...

Quotes by Eugene Jarecki

If people want my advice, I will gladly give it to them. If they don't ask, I won't feel inclined to because maybe they didn't want to know.

Quotes by Ethan Carter III

My Department has already recognised this and has been working specifically on the technical support issue since January and will offer advice to schools during the Autumn term.

Quotes by Estelle Morris

Advice is what we ask for when we already know the answer but wish we didn't.

Quotes by Erica Jong

He who can take advice is sometimes superior to him who can give it.

Quotes by Erica Jong

Eventually I will own my own company and will provide advice to athletes and artists from the entertainment industry.

Quotes by Eniola Aluko

Oh no, I would never presume to give anyone advice, I would not be so bold.

Quotes by Emma Weymouth

The only foreign policy advice I heard from China was when they said to Sudan, 'Don't go back to war.' That's all they said. They didn't push anything else.

Quotes by Emmanuel Jal

Children don't need much advice but they really do need to be listened to and not just with half an ear.

Quotes by Emma Thompson

Marriage is something that needs to be worked on every day. I don't know if I'm the one to give marital advice since I've only been married for a little over a year, but marriage is certainly easier if you...

Quotes by Emily Blunt

I think the best advice I give is to try not to write. Try not to overwrite, try not to make it sound too good. Just use your own voice. Use your own style of putting it down.

Quotes by Elmore Leonard

A lot of people ask, 'What's the best advice Tina Fey's given you?' But she doesn't, like, go about doling out advice - like, 'I've got another tip for you!'

Quotes by Ellie Kemper

Keira Knightley remains one of my mentors. I absolutely love her and will turn to her for industry advice or reassurance or validation at any time. She is very classy and elegant and lovely. I have a bit of a...

Quotes by Ella Purnell

I remember the first time Dakota asked me for fashion advice about what to put with what. I was like, 'My big sister is asking me?'

Quotes by Elle Fanning

At my first library job, I worked with a woman named Sheila Brownstein, who was The Reader's Advisor. She was a short, bosomy Englishwoman who accosted people at the shelves and asked if they wanted advice on what to read,...

Quotes by Elizabeth McCracken

An expert is somebody who is more than 50 miles from home, has no responsibility for implementing the advice he gives, and shows slides.

Quotes by Edwin Meese

That's my advice for indie filmmakers: Marry a supermodel.

Quotes by Edward Burns

Please give me some good advice in your next letter. I promise not to follow it.

Quotes by Edna St. Vincent Millay

I am glad that I paid so little attention to good advice; had I abided by it I might have been saved from some of my most valuable mistakes.

Quotes by Edna St. Vincent Millay

The people sensible enough to give good advice are usually sensible enough to give none.

Quotes by Eden Phillpotts

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?
For more, see our Best and Good quotes pages.

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