Quote by William Shakespeare

I pray thee cease thy counsel, Which falls into mine ears as profitless as water in a sieve.

I pray thee cease thy counsel, Which falls into mine ears as

Summary

The speaker is asking someone to stop giving their advice because it is not helpful or is being disregarded easily. They compare the advice to water pouring through a sieve, emphasizing its lack of value. The quote conveys the speaker's annoyance and frustration towards constant or fruitless suggestions that hold no benefit.

By William Shakespeare

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