Friday, January 06, 2012

The problem with advice (Tolkien)

"...But it is said: Do not meddle in the affairs of Wizards, for they are subtle and quick to anger. The choice is yoirs: to go or wait."

"And it is also said," answered Frodo, "Go not to the Elves for counsel, for they will say both no and yes."

"Is it indeed?" laughed Gildor. "Elves seldom give unguarded advice, for advice is a dangerous gift, even from the wise to the wise, and all courses may run ill..."

TLOR, p97

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