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We give advice, but we cannot give the wisdom to profit by it
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"We give advice, but we cannot give the wisdom to profit by it"

- Francois de La Rochefoucauld

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This quote by Francois de La Rochefoucauld speaks with the idea that while we can provide advice to others, we can not provide the wisdom to use it. This indicates that while we can offer guidance and direction, it is eventually optional to choose how to use it. We can supply guidance, however it is up to the private to choose whether or not to take it and how to utilize it. This quote talks to the idea that knowledge is something that needs to be made and can not be provided. It depends on the specific to get the knowledge to utilize the recommendations they are provided. This quote also speaks to the concept that suggestions is just as good as the person who is getting it. If the person does not have the wisdom to use it, then the suggestions is not as valuable. Eventually, it is up to the specific to gain the wisdom to utilize the recommendations they are offered.

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Francois de La Rochefoucauld This quote is written / told by Francois de La Rochefoucauld between September 15, 1613 and March 17, 1680. He was a famous Writer from France. The author also have 172 other quotes.

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