Quotes About Decision

To advise is not to compel.

Every purpose is established by counsel: and with good advice make war.

I don't give advice. I can't tell anybody what to do. Instead I say this is what we know about this problem at this time. And here are the consequences of these actions.

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

When a thing is done, advice comes too late.

It was, perhaps, one of those cases in which advice is good or bad only as the event decides.

We may give advice, but not the sense to use it.

Most of us ask for advice when we know the answer but we want a different one.

If someone gives you so-called good advice, do the opposite; you can be sure it will be the right thing nine out of ten times.

Advice is sought to confirm a position already taken.

Accept good advice gracefully--as long as it doesn't interfere with what you intended to do in the first place.

Free advice costs nothing until you act upon it.

An intelligent person not only knows how to take advice, but also how to reject it.

A woman seldom asks advice before she has bought her wedding clothes.

Ask a woman's advice, and whatever she advises, Do the very reverse and you're sure to be wise.

A leader must have the courage to act against an expert's advice.

When in doubt give advice.

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.

No one can give you better advice than yourself.

A woman's advice has little value, but he who won't take it is a fool.

Hazard not your wealth on a poor man's advice.

We may give advice but we cannot give conduct.

Most people who ask for advice from others have already resolved to act as it pleases them.

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