Able Quote by Criss Jami
“Never take advice about never taking advice. That is an old vice of men - to dish it out without being able to take it - the blind leading the blind into more blindness.”
About This Quote
Advice is often given without the giver being willing to follow it, leading to mutual blindness.
In simple terms: People give advice they can't follow themselves.
Key Takeaway
Be cautious about whose advice you accept.
Themes
advice
humility
self-awareness
Mood
skeptical
reflective
Type
cautionary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal relationships
- leadership
- mentoring
Key Concepts
ego
blindness
reciprocity
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you trust advice from those who practice what they preach?
- How can you discern useful counsel?
A Different Perspective
Advice may be biased or uninformed, limiting its usefulness.
