Adviser Quote by Thomas Carlyle
“If you will believe me, you who are young, yours is the golden season of life. As you have heard it called, so it verily is, the seed-time of life; in which, if you do not sow, or if you sow tares instead of wheat, you cannot expect to reap well afterwards, and you will arrive at little. And in the course of years when you come to look back, if you have not done what you have heard from your advisers,-and among many counsellors there is wisdom,-you will bitterly repent when it is too late.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Past and Present by Thomas Carlyle, 1843
Youth must seize opportunities, sow wisely, and heed counsel to avoid future regret.
In simple terms: Act now and listen to wise advice.
Key Takeaway
Take decisive action and seek guidance.
Themes
youth
wisdom
responsibility
regret
Mood
thoughtful
motivational
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- Education
- career planning
- financial investment
- personal development
Key Concepts
Stoicism
agricultural metaphor
ethical decision-making
Questions to Reflect On
- What seeds are you planting today?
- Who are your trusted advisers?
A Different Perspective
Advice may not account for unpredictable circumstances or individual agency.
