advice

philosophy

is most often sought after with the aim of seeking flattery.

To ask advice is in nine cases out of ten to tout for flattery. (John Churton Collins)

is that which to profit from requires more wisdom than giving.

To profit from good advice requires more wisdom than to give it. (John Churton Collins)

is a disciple whose object is truth, though truth is not always the object of philosophers.

truth is the object of philosophy, but not always of philosophers.

is the worst form of murder, because it leaves no opportunity for repentance.

Suicide is the worst form of murder, because it leaves no opportunity for repentance.