Isn't it strange how wise counsel can cool the hottest head? He made sense but my heart screamed protest.

Robin Hobb
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The advice given by wise people can be so helpful. A lot of the time, our minds are overwhelmed by the things around us. We are so focused on our own problems that we struggle to understand what people are saying to us. Advice from wise people is often so clear, even when it comes to matters that are not our own. Wise people can always help us see life in a different light.

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