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“Cease thy counsel, for thy words fall into my ears as priceless as water into a seive.” quote by William Shakespeare
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“Cease thy counsel, for thy words fall into my ears as priceless as water into a seive.”

William Shakespeare

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Words that are ignored lose their worth, like water leaking through a sieve.

In simple terms: Ignored advice is wasted.

Key Takeaway

Listen to counsel.

Themes

communication wisdom listening

Mood

reflective thoughtful

Type

philosophical advice

When to use this quote

  • personal decisions
  • leadership meetings
  • conflict resolution

Key Concepts

rhetoric value of advice

Questions to Reflect On

  • Which advice have you dismissed?
  • How can you evaluate advice better?
A Different Perspective

Advice may be flawed; discern quality.

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