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Quote★★★★

Seek counsel of him who makes you weep, and not of him who makes you laugh.

— Arabian Proverb

The point

Seek advice from those who challenge you to tears, not those who merely flatter and amuse you.

Scripture
Proverbs 27:6
Audience
Adults
Tone
Wise · Instructive
To tell aloud
under a minute · 18 words
Subjects
CounselWisdomDiscernment

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