Hearken with your ears to these best counsels, Reflect upon them with illumined judgment. Let each one choose his creed with that freedom of choice each must have at great events.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Listen carefully to good advice, think about it clearly, and choose your path freely, especially in important moments.
- In plain terms
- Think about wise counsel and decide freely in big moments.
- What can you take from it?
- Use thoughtful advice to make free choices in crucial times.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What advice have you followed?
- How do you ensure your choices are truly free?
Another view
Advice may be biased or incomplete.
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