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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.

The best advice on the art of being happy is about as easy to follow as advice to be well when one is sick.

Quotes by Sophie Swetchine

No enemy is worse than bad advice.

Sophocles

I see it all perfectly; there are two possible situations - one can either do this or that. My honest opinion and my friendly advice is this: do it or do not do it - you will regret both.

Quotes by Soren Kierkegaard

In 'Lean In,' Sheryl Sandberg gives a frank assessment of what it will take for women to move forward as equals to men. Her book is full of sound advice and informed recommendations and marked by its positive outlook.

Quotes by Sonny Mehta

Americans are tired of fad diets, counting calories, and living within restrictive guidelines about carbs and fat. They are turning to Mireille Guiliano for her sensible and admittedly contrarian advice on eating well.

Quotes by Sonny Mehta

In giving advice seek to help, not to please, your friend.

Quotes by Solon

I love giving people advice on what to do with their books, but I don't really know how a Kindle Single gets covered.

Quotes by Sloane Crosley

I have one piece of advice for those of you who want to receive the Lifetime Achievement Award: Start early!

Quotes by Shirley Temple

Women don't like advice. They don't want you to fix their problems, they just want you to listen.

Quotes by Shawn Wayans

On the advice of my U.K. publishers, I chose a sexless anonymity and published my first five books under the semi-pseudonym, S. J. Bolton. I was happy. I could hide behind a genderless, classless persona and let my creepy, psychological...

Quotes by Sharon Bolton

The best piece of advice I ever got from anyone was when Spike Jonze said, 'Take money out of the equation.' And that's actually when Vice started making lots of money. That's when I stopped worrying about money and started...

Quotes by Shane Smith

In my son's kindergarten, they're telling us how to get him into Stanford. By their advice, I'm doing everything wrong, because I'm trying to make him happy rather than putting him through as many piano lessons as possible.

Quotes by Sebastian Thrun

It was the part of Gambian culture where they give each other advice a lot, how they're always comparing things in order to get a message across... that really influenced the way I write.

Quotes by Seinabo Sey

Listen to people and treat people as you find them. There's an inherent goodness in most people. Don't pre-judge people - that was me Mam's advice anyway.

Quotes by Sean Bean

I don't really try to give out advice, to be honest.

Quotes by Scott Speedman

When we ask for advice, we are usually looking for an accomplice.

Quotes by Saul Bellow

The only place that the left hasn't placed the blame is on their agenda, so some advice for our friends on that side of the aisle: that's where you've gotta look because that's what got you into this mess.

Quotes by Sarah Palin

I feel very ill-equipped to be giving anyone advice about their life.

Quotes by Sara Bareilles

The literature of menopause is the saddest, the most awful, and the most medical of all genres. You're sleepless, you're anxious, you're fat, you're depressed - and the advice is always the same: take more walks, eat some kale, and...

Quotes by Sandra Tsing Loh

Advice is like snow - the softer it falls, the longer it dwells upon, and the deeper it sinks into the mind.

Quotes by Samuel Taylor Coleridge

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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