Bryce Courtenay Quotes

A fool may sometimes give a wise man counsel

Wise men don't need advice. Fools won't take it.

Fools need advice most, but wise men only are the better for it.

Answer not a fool according to his folly,lest thou also be like unto him.

He who does not seek advice is a fool. His folly blinds him to Truth and makes him evil, stubborn, and a danger to his fellow man.

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

A word to the wise is enough.

Is there anyone so wise as to learn by the experience of others?

To the wise, life is a problem; to the fool, a solution.

The fool who persists in his folly will become wise.

A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones that need the advice.

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

Fools despise wisdom and instruction.

Work all by counsel and you shall not rue.

Do not seek advice from the ignorant.

I don't think I could give advice to my younger self because she probably wouldn't listen.

Experience keeps a dear school, but fools will learn in no other.

It's easier to make up sayings people like to hear than sayings they like to heed.

The wise man is seldom prudent.

It is the briefest yet wisest maxim which tells us to meddle not.

Whoever gives advice to a heedless man is himself in need of advice.

A word to the wise is sufficient

The way of a fool seems right to him, but a wise man listens to advice.

Praise a fool, and slay him; for the canvas of his vanity is spread; His bark is shallow in the water, and a sudden gust shall sink it: Praise a wise man, and speed him on his way; for he carrieth the ballast of humility, And is glad when his course is cheered by the sympathy of brethren ashore.