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It is a light thing for whoever keeps his foot outside trouble to advise and counsel him that suffers
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"It is a light thing for whoever keeps his foot outside trouble to advise and counsel him that suffers"

- Aeschylus

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This quote by Aeschylus speaks with the problem of providing suggestions to somebody who remains in a tight spot. It is simple for somebody who has not experienced the same troubles to use recommendations, however it is much more difficult for the person in the middle of the problem to accept it. Aeschylus is suggesting that it is a light thing for somebody who has not experienced the very same difficulties to use advice, as they do not comprehend the complete weight of the circumstance. He is likewise recommending that it is challenging for the individual in the midst of the problem to accept the advice, as they are too near the scenario to be able to objectively evaluate it. This quote speaks with the problem of using advice to somebody in a tight spot, and the significance of understanding the complete weight of the scenario prior to providing recommendations.

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Aeschylus This quote is written / told by Aeschylus between 525 BC and 456 BC. He was a famous Playwright from Greece. The author also have 84 other quotes.

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