God Quote by Philip Dormer Stanhope
““I wish to God that you had as much pleasure in following my advice, as I have in giving it to you. ””
About This Quote
Source Letter: Private correspondence, 1735
Advice should bring pleasure to both giver and receiver; sharing wisdom is rewarding when enjoyed mutually.
In simple terms: Advice is rewarding when both enjoy it.
Key Takeaway
Seek mutual enjoyment in giving counsel.
Themes
wisdom
mentorship
mutual benefit
Mood
thoughtful
encouraging
Type
advice
philosophical
When to use this quote
- teacher‑student relationships
- parenting
- coaching
- peer mentoring
Key Concepts
ethical philosophy
communication
reciprocity
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you ensure your advice resonates?
- What pleasure do you find in guiding others?
A Different Perspective
Advice may be ignored if not aligned with listener’s values.
![“The greatest joy is joy in God. This is plain from Psalm 16:11: "You [God] will make known to me the path of life; in Your presence is fullness of joy; in Your right hand there are pleasures forever." Fullness of joy and eternal joy cannot be improved. Nothing is fuller than full, and nothing is…” quote by John Piper](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/16f/john-piper-255_eternity_the-greatest-joy-is-joy-in-god-this-is-p_278551.jpg)
