Famous Quotes on Advice

My mother once said to me, "Elwood" -- she always called me Elwood -- "Elwood, in this world you must be oh so smart or oh so pleasant." For years I tried smart. I recommend pleasant.
--Elwood P. Dowde (James Stewart), "Harvey"

Ask advice only of your equals.
--Danish Proverb

Many receive advice, few profit by it.
--Publilius Syrus