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“Cease thy counsel, for thy words fall into my ears as priceless as water into a seive.” quote by William Shakespeare
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“Cease thy counsel, for thy words fall into my ears as priceless as water into a seive.”

William Shakespeare

About This Quote

Source Play: Hamlet, Act 3 Scene 2, 1603

Words that are ignored lose their worth, like water leaking through a sieve.

In simple terms: Ignored advice is wasted.

Key Takeaway

Listen to counsel.

Themes

communication wisdom listening

Mood

reflective thoughtful

Type

philosophical advice

When to use this quote

  • personal decisions
  • leadership meetings
  • conflict resolution

Key Concepts

rhetoric value of advice

Questions to Reflect On

  • Which advice have you dismissed?
  • How can you evaluate advice better?
A Different Perspective

Advice may be flawed; discern quality.

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