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Quotes About Counsel

El alcohol no es mal consejero, lo que pasa es que no siempre uno lo escucha correctamente.
~ Élmer Mendoza
Better that right counsels be known to enemies than that the evil secrets of tyrants should be concealed from the citizens. They who can treat secretly of the affairs of a nation have it absolutely under their authority; and as they plot against the enemy in time of war, so do they against the citizens in time of peace.
~ Baruch Spinoza
Get wise, youse guys!
~ Basil Wolverton
I have had a moment where, well actually a couple moments, where people in the realm of sports have confided in me.
~ Jason Collins
When at a loss about something, go and take counsel by yourself. For in the midst of shouting, the advantageous course is not to be seen, but as one reasons with oneself, it shines out clear.
~ Menander
It may be the part of a friend to rebuke a friend's folly.
~ J. R. R. Tolkien
As far as we were concerned, we were operators, we were administrators. I don't ever recall going to Dean Acheson and asking for any counsel or advice on administration, but I had the greatest respect for him, as I have today.
~ Paul Hoffman
I recommend marriage to everyone.
~ Divyanka Tripathi
I recommend people don't get in high-profile marriages. There are a lot of people in the world. You don't have to marry someone with their own team of publicists, managers, agents, and lawyers.
~ Tom Green
There is nothing more hateful than bad advice.
~ Sophocles
Listen to advice, but follow your heart.
~ Conway Twitty
Confidante: One entrusted by A with the secrets of B confided to herself by C.
~ Ambrose Bierce
I can but pray the Father o' a' to haud his e'e upon her, an' his airms aboot her, an' keep aff the hardenin' o' the hert 'at despises coonsel!
~ George MacDonald
counsel:--Go to the Lady of Sorrow, and `take with both hands'* what she will give you. Yonder lies her cottage. She is not in it now, but her door stands open, and there is bread and water on her table. Go in; sit down; eat of the bread; drink of the water; and wait there until she appear. Then ask counsel of her, for she is true, and her wisdom is great.
~ George MacDonald
Advice is one thing that is freely given away, but watch that you take only what is worth having.
~ George S. Clason
He came to me in distress when his gold was gone. I counseled with him.
~ George S. Clason
help must be given wisely
~ George S. Clason
And when youth comes to age for advice he receives the wisdom of years.
~ George S. Clason
Ned! if you don't tell me, it will be quite shameful of you! You always know everything!''Yes, Nicky, but you think I know everything because I never tell you anything I am not quite certain of,' Carlyon replied, looking back at him with his faint smile. 'What a sad blow it would be to my vanity if you found I could be just as easily mistaken as anyone else! You must let me keep my own counsel until I am certain.
~ Georgette Heyer
President Benson's mighty influence is felt in many ways. His timely and inspired counsel to read the precious Book of Mormon brought an added appreciation of this sacred scripture to all who followed his direction.
~ Joseph B. Wirthlin
As you entrust your concerns to Me, I receive them into My care and keeping. This lightens your load and helps you gain traction so you can move forward in dependence on Me. I don't guarantee you a trouble-free journey, but I do promise to make your life meaningful. I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you and watch over you. Treasure My teaching in your heart, for it is not your plans but My counsel that will stand.
~ Sarah Young
You will guide me with Your counsel, and afterward receive me to glory. —Psalm 73:24 NKJV
~ Sarah Young
Yet I am always with you; you hold me by my right hand. You guide me with your counsel, and afterward you will take me into glory. —PSALM 73:23–24
~ Sarah Young
I will instruct you and teach you in the way which you should go; I will counsel you with My eye upon you. —PSALM 32:8
~ Sarah Young