Quote by Friedrich von Schiller

One can advise comfortably from a safe port.

One can advise comfortably from a safe port.

Summary

This quote implies that it is easy to give advice or express opinions when one is in a position of safety and security. When someone is far removed from the complexities and risks of real-life situations, they may not fully understand the challenges others face. It serves as a reminder that offering advice without firsthand experience or understanding can be insensitive or unhelpful. True understanding and empathy require experiencing the situation firsthand, rather than merely observing it from a place of comfort and safety.

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Advice

By Friedrich von Schiller

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