Advice Quote by Jules Feiffer
“Be warned against all 'good' advice because 'good' advice is necessarily 'safe' advice, and though it will undoubtedly follow a sane pattern, it will very likely lead one into total sterility--one of the crushing problems of our time.”
About This Quote
‘Good’ advice tends to be safe and may lead to stagnation, stifling innovation and progress.
In simple terms: Safe advice can cause sterility.
Key Takeaway
Seek challenging perspectives.
Themes
advice
safety
innovation
Mood
critical
analytical
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- business strategy
- artistic creation
- personal development
Key Concepts
critical thinking
creativity
Questions to Reflect On
- When is safe advice appropriate?
- How can you test advice before adopting?
A Different Perspective
Safe advice sometimes protects from harmful risks.
