Quote of The Day - Advice

in life •  6 years ago 

"I owe my success to having listened respectfully to the very best advice, and then going away and doing the exact opposite." by G. K. Chesterton

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Gilbert Keith Chesterton was an English philosopher, writer and poet born in London, in 1874. He makes a very good point in this quote, making us remember of the importance of receiving advice: listen carefully.

The word "carefully" is essential in here, since you always have to think through what is said to you, every time you receive advice: the one who gives you advice can have bad intentions or can simply be wrong...

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I like G Keith's quotes, and this one is wonderful shows how essential to receive advice.