If advice will not improve him, neither will the rod.

Wonder is the beginning of wisdom. -Anonymous (Greek Proverb).

Listen to advice and accept correction, then in the end you will be wise.

A person's character is revealed by their speech

Poor in my youth, and in life's later scenes - Rich to no end, I curse my natal hour, Who naught enjoyed while young, denied the means; And naught when old enjoyed, denied the power

Success has many friends