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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.

My advice to young entrepreneurs is not to accept defeat in the face of odds, and challenge negative forces with hope, self-confidence and conviction.

Quotes by Dhirubhai Ambani

I considered Nat King Cole to be a friend and, in many ways, a mentor. He always had words of profound advice.

Quotes by Diahann Carroll

Don't give your advice before you are called upon.

Quotes by Desiderius Erasmus

At least for the people who send me mail about a new language that they're designing, the general advice is: do it to learn about how to write a compiler.

Quotes by Dennis Ritchie

When I read commentary about suggestions for where C should go, I often think back and give thanks that it wasn't developed under the advice of a worldwide crowd.

Quotes by Dennis Ritchie

I can give substantive advice to the administration, the president's campaign, or any campaign that would ask for it. And, of course, when I speak I can talk about my views on policy and I have been supportive of the...

Quotes by Dennis Ross

When you're a young talent, and you want to launch your brand, you always have tons of questions: Where should I produce? Should I launch a second line? Should I do shoes, accessories? If you have someone who can coach...

Quotes by Delphine Arnault

I think it's important to have professional lessons or advice.

Quotes by Delta Goodrem

I played against Kobe a lot when I was in high school during the summers, even in college, just being that guy in L.A. coming up. He always gave me advice here and there, and even the smallest things stuck...

Quotes by DeMar DeRozan

Well, people can get advice almost anywhere, but they can't find a companion almost anywhere. And far more than being an advice-giver or somebody who just plays sappy love songs, I really am a companion on the radio at night.

Quotes by Delilah

I think the simplest advice I could give would be to wait until asked before giving advice.

Quotes by Deborah Raney

Lots of people ask me for advice as if I somehow have found some easy way to create a solution to a problem, and there's no such thing.

Quotes by Dean Kamen

The best advice I ever got - and it's the best advice I'd give anybody - is just don't believe the word 'no.' Be persistent. Persevere. Keep going. Never, ever, ever give up.

Quotes by Dean Cain

Quit now, you'll never make it. If you disregard this advice, you'll be halfway there.

Quotes by David Zucker

We hate those who will not take our advice, and despise them who do.

Quotes by David Sarnoff

My advice would be to write what is most personal and specific to your experience or your life. And your voice will emerge and because of its specificity, it will be universal.

Quotes by David Schwimmer

The president and I sat down in the Oval Office, and he expressed very clearly that what he wants from me is my best professional military advice.

Quotes by David Petraeus

There are only so many letters in the alphabet. When I talk to young musicians or authors and they ask for advice, I say, 'You gotta learn all the letters of your own personal alphabet. With music, you need to...

Quotes by David Lee Roth

My main piece of advice would be don't worry about being published - just write a really good book, but also don't be afraid to write a bad book. Give yourself permission to fail, and don't be afraid.

Quotes by David Levithan

It is very good advice to believe only what an artist does, rather than what he says about his work.

Quotes by David Hockney

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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