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Advice Quote by Oscar Wilde

“Lord Henry smiled. "He gives you good advice, I suppose. People are very fond of giving away what they need most themselves.” quote by Oscar Wilde
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““Lord Henry smiled. "He gives you good advice, I suppose. People are very fond of giving away what they need most themselves.””

Oscar Wilde

About This Quote

Source Novel: The Picture of Dorian Gray, 1890

People often give advice they themselves lack, revealing their own needs

In simple terms: Advice can reveal the giver's own desires

Key Takeaway

Be cautious of advice that mirrors the advisor's needs

Themes

human nature psychology advice

Mood

wry critical

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • personal relationships
  • mentoring
  • self‑reflection

Key Concepts

projection self-interest

Questions to Reflect On

  • Whose needs are hidden behind the advice?
  • Can you discern genuine help from self‑serving counsel?
A Different Perspective

Advice may be biased by the advisor's own deficits

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