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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.

When you work for a company you always, well I know, I try to give advice to young kids and other peers that when you work for a company you just don't want to be an employee, you want to...

Quotes by Redman

Whenever someone asks me for career advice, I always tell them to find a mentor. Find someone who has done what you want to do, and study the way they got there.

Quotes by Rebecca Serle

When you're writing fiction or poetry... it really comes down to this: indifference to everything except what you're doing... A young writer could do worse than follow the advice given in those lines.

Quotes by Raymond Carver

The best piece of advice I've ever been given was, 'Be in the business you're in.' Don't just be a satellite around it and expect it to come to you. Be in the business you're in.

Quotes by Ray Stevenson

As much as my parents are part of Hollywood, I have no recollection of them giving me advice about it.

Quotes by Rashida Jones

I would never give a piece of advice whether it is a personal or professional one as I don't believe in it.

Quotes by Rajesh Khattar

To me, people's lives and loves are entwined with their characters, natures and circumstances. I regard all general advice with skepticism.

Quotes by Rafael Yglesias

I'm not accustomed to giving advice to those who haven't asked for it.

Quotes by Rafael Correa

I still take advice from my mum on what clothes look good on me. I used to listen to her a lot more, but I've started to choose my own things from time to time.

Quotes by Rafael Nadal

In a field like acting, there is pressure of all kinds, and it becomes tricky to navigate this space. There isn't a particular path laid out to get what you want; you have to figure out ways to get there...

Quotes by Radhika Apte

Andy Grammer is probably the closest friend I have in the music industry, so touring with him was just incredible. He's such a soulful, kind guy, and he gives great advice. And he also scares me a lot. He does...

Quotes by Rachel Platten

I don't know that it's particularly good for my writing process, but I have gotten some very valuable writing ideas and advice through Twitter and Facebook and other social network sites.

Quotes by Rachel Caine

The Athenians are right to accept advice from anyone, since it is incumbent on everyone to share in that sort of excellence, or else there can be no city at all.

Quotes by Protagoras

Never give advice in a crowd.

Quotes by Pope Paul VI

Every man, however wise, needs the advice of some sagacious friend in the affairs of life.

Quotes by Plautus

More and more, our clients expect not only relevant advice, not only setting a road map or helping them plan, but being committed to business results.

Quotes by Pierre Nanterme

Tranquilizers work only if you follow the advice on the bottle - keep away from children.

Quotes by Phyllis Diller

My advice to the next quarterback that misses an entire year is to understand there is a little difference going out on the road again. You miss that. When you're hurt, you do not feel like you are part of...

Quotes by Peyton Manning

It is the part of a fool to give advice to others and not himself to be on his guard.

Quotes by Phaedrus

Things rust, you know, like the heart. My cardiologist said, 'It's a pump; use it - that's the sole advice I've got to give you.' It's the same in playwriting. Don't theorise about it. Do it.

Quotes by Peter Shaffer

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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