"There is nothing which we receive with so much reluctance as advice"

This quote by Joseph Addison talks to the human propensity to be resistant to advice. We typically feel that we understand finest and that our own viewpoints and decisions are the ideal ones. We may be hesitant to accept advice from others, even if it is well-intentioned and could be helpful. We might feel that we are being evaluated or that our autonomy is being removed. We might also be afraid of change or of taking dangers. We might be so embeded in our manner ins which we are unwilling to think about any other choices. Eventually, this quote serves as a pointer that suggestions can be helpful and must be taken seriously. It is necessary to be available to the ideas and opinions of others, even if we don't always concur with them.