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Advice Quote by Etgar Keret

“Experience has taught me that there are some situations in which it's better to keep quiet. That is, I tried to keep quiet. Life gives me good advice, but sometimes I refuse to take it.” quote by Etgar Keret
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““Experience has taught me that there are some situations in which it's better to keep quiet. That is, I tried to keep quiet. Life gives me good advice, but sometimes I refuse to take it.””

Etgar Keret

About This Quote

Source Short story collection "The Bus Driver Who Wanted to Be a Poet", 2005

Sometimes silence is wiser than speaking, yet advice is still valuable even when ignored.

In simple terms: Quiet can be wise; advice may be ignored.

Key Takeaway

Know when to listen and when to stay silent.

Themes

communication wisdom advice self-awareness decision-making

Mood

contemplative introspective

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • personal relationships
  • professional settings
  • conflict resolution
  • self-reflection

Key Concepts

literature psychology human experience

Questions to Reflect On

  • When should you speak up?
  • What advice have you dismissed?
A Different Perspective

Silence may miss opportunities; ignoring advice can be risky.

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