Be careful whose advice you buy, but be patient with those who supply it.
Interpretation
This quote emphasizes the importance of being discerning when accepting advice while also being patient with those who offer it.
The quote advises individuals to be cautious and selective about whose advice they choose to heed, recognizing that not all guidance is valuable or relevant to their personal circumstances. At the same time, it encourages patience towards those who provide advice, understanding that most people offer their perspectives with good intentions, even if their advice may not always be sound or applicable.
In practice
During a workshop on personal development, this quote can serve as a reminder to critically evaluate the advice given.
If you wanted to show a mirror to people that says, 'You've been drunk on money,' they're not going to want to see it. But if you reflected that mirror on another time they'd be willing to. People will need an explanation of where we are and where we've been, and 'The Great Gatsby' can provide that explanation.
Don't waste your time on jealousy. Sometimes you're ahead, sometimes you're behind. The race is long, and in the end, it's only with yourself
All good, clean stories are melodrama, it's just the set of devices that determines how you show or hide it.
I have need of angels. Enough hell has swallowed me for too many years. But finally understand this--I have burned up one hundred thousand human lives already, from the strength of my pain.
When you compare yourself with others in matters of wealth, position, and health, you should look at people less favoured than yourself. When you compare yourself with others in matters of religion, knowledge and virtue, look at people who are better than yourself.
All highly competent people continually search for ways to keep learning, growing, and improving. They do that by asking WHY. After all, the person who knows HOW will always have a job, but the person who knows WHY will always be the boss.
To paraphrase several sages: Nobody can think and hit someone at the same time.
Chang Tzu tells us of a persevering man who after three laborious years mastered the art of dragon-slaying. For the rest of his days, he had not a single opportunity to test his skills.
What did you do as a child that made that hours pass like minutes? [Herein lies the key to your earthy pursuits.]
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