Quotes About Counsel

Never give advice even if it is asked.

Trust one who has gone through it.

I got the chance to argue my first case in Supreme Court, a criminal case arising in Alabama that involved the right of a defendant to counsel at a critical stage in a capital case before a trial.

When it comes to giving advice, never do so unless you've first received a request in writing, signed by a lawyer.

The person giving the advice returns the confidence placed in him with a disinterested eagerness... and he is usually guided only by his own interest or reputation.

Isn't it strange how wise counsel can cool the hottest head? He made sense but my heart screamed protest.

Un buen consejo viene de la ciencia y no de las riquezas.

But it was her life rather than her words that gave the plainest counsel.

Every successful person needs to have at least one person in their life who's not afraid of them.

I am an attorney.

I try to avoid giving advice.

I try to be all ears with all advice.

Don't give cherries to pigs or advice to fools.

This most beautiful system of the sun, planets and comets, could only proceed from the counsel and dominion of an intelligent and powerful Being... This Being governs all things, not as the soul of the world, but as Lord over all; and on account of his dominion he is wont, to be called Lord God ??????????? or Universal Ruler.

Their plans were improved with the best advice.

Be yourself' is the worst advice you can give to some people.

Consult your friend on all things, especially on those which respect yourself. His counsel may then be useful where your own self-love might impair your judgment.

God's weapons are His Word, wisdom, and counsel. Worldly weapons are society's philosophy, culture, customs, laws, or lifestyles that are contrary to God's Word. You may question, "The world has weapons?" Oh yes, there is a continual onslaught of hell via the world's system to compromise the Christian and unbeliever alike.

The wisdom or counsel of God is deep water and is often a mystery to the natural mind.

To which I answered, That the intent of my coming thither, and to other places, was to instruct, and counsel people to forsake their sins, and close in with Christ, lest they did miserably perish; and that I could do both these without confusion (to wit), follow my calling, and preach the Word also.

he told them, that they was bound to keep me from preaching; and that if I did preach, their bonds would be forfeited.  To which I answered, that then I should break them; for I should not leave speaking the Word of God: even to counsel, comfort, exhort, and teach the people among whom I came; and I thought this to be a work that had no hurt in it: but was rather worthy of commendation, than blame.

Without the wise counsel and insightful answers I've received to questions over those decades, I wonder where I would be today.

Anybody can listen to your problems. A friend will give you advice to try to make you feel better. A best friend will tell you the truth-good, bad, or ugly.

In my eyes, standing up for a friend means through the good and the bad and offering guidance even when it's hard.