By the time a man asks you for advice, he has generally made up his mind what he wants to do, and is looking for confirmation rather than counseling. (Sydney J. Harris)

By the time a man asks you for advice, he has generally made up his mind what he wants to do, and is looking for confirmation rather than counseling.

Sydney J. Harris

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