Listen to many, speak to a few.
Have more than thou showest, Speak less than thou knowest, Lend less than thou owest.
It is easy to be wise on behalf of others than to be so for ourselves.
If you see an intelligent man who tells you where true treasures are to be found, who shows what is to be avoided, and administers reproofs,follow that wise man ; it will be better, not worse, for those who follow him.
A wise man told me don't argue with fools. Cause people from a distance can't tell who is who.
Scoffing cometh not of wisdom.
Old people are fond of giving good advice; it consoles them for no longer being capable of setting a bad example.
My father always told me: 'Give somebody a hand and he'll take an arm.
When I want to think about what would be the right thing to do, the fair thing to do, the wise thing to do, I can just think of my grandmother. I can always hear her say, "Now sister, you know what's right. Just do right!"
Follow me, the wise man said, but he walked behind.
Nothing is impossible for those who act after wise counsel and careful thought.
My mom has always been my champion. She was very smart and grounded. She said, 'Save your money. Pay your taxes. Don't put everything in one basket,' but she let me explore and be creative.
Many years ago a very wise man named Bernard Baruch took me aside and put his arm around my shoulder. "Harpo my boy," he said, "I'm going to give you three pieces of advice, three things you should always remember." My heart jumped and I glowed with expectation. I was going to hear the magic password to a rich, full life from the master himself. "Yes sir?" I said. And he told me the three things. I regret that I've forgotten what they were.
Always follow good counsels.
Fortunately, I grew up in a family that was grounded. My mother and father knew how to guide my career and look out for my best interests.
There is only one way under high heaven to get the best of an argument—and that is to avoid it.
My mother had always told her kids: if you're about to do something, and you want to know if it's a bad idea, imagine seeing it printed in the paper for all the world to see.
I always think about my dad. He's always in the back of my mind. That helps me make good decisions. It has an influence on my life in every decision and everything I do.
The best fights are the ones you don't have", a wise man once said to me.
My son is a gentleman and a professional who is pursuing something difficult. Yet the only thing he has ever asked me for is advice - never favors. He has just said, "What do you think I should do, Dad?" It's extraordinary to me that my son would listen to and have faith in whatever wisdom I can offer.
When you talk to the half-wise, twaddle; when you talk to the ignorant, brag; when you talk to the sagacious, look very humble and ask their opinion.
Good council has no price.
My mom has always been beside me, always telling me what's right and what's not, guiding me through it all, keeping me away from bad company and from bad habits.
If you want to follow some good steps, it would Proverbs, all over.
My dad was a man of great wisdom in his short time here.
