Quote by Francois de La Rochefoucauld

There is nothing men are so generous of as advice.

There is nothing men are so generous of as advice.

Summary

This quote suggests that men are particularly inclined to freely offer advice to others. It implies that men tend to be generous in sharing their opinions, beliefs, and suggestions with others, believing that their advice can be valuable and helpful. The quote might also imply that men have a tendency to assert their knowledge or superiority by providing guidance to others, thereby highlighting the importance they attach to their own perspectives and experiences.

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