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“If the guardian or the mother Tell the woes of willful waste, Scorn their counsel and their pother, You can hang or drown at last.” quote by Samuel Johnson
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“If the guardian or the mother Tell the woes of willful waste, Scorn their counsel and their pother, You can hang or drown at last.”

Samuel Johnson

About This Quote

Source Poem: The Guardian, by Samuel Johnson, 1740

Ignore harmful advice and the pain it brings; reject false counsel.

In simple terms: Reject harmful advice and its pain.

Key Takeaway

Trust your own judgment over misleading counsel.

Themes

wisdom self-reliance criticism courage independence

Mood

thoughtful cautious

Type

advice reflective

When to use this quote

  • personal decisions
  • career choices
  • relationships
  • ethical dilemmas

Key Concepts

Stoicism critical thinking self-trust

Questions to Reflect On

  • When should you seek advice?
  • What signs indicate advice is harmful?
A Different Perspective

Counterpoint may ignore valuable external perspectives.

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