People think they follow advice but they don't. Humans are only capable of receiving information. They create their own advice. If you seek to influe… - Scott Adams

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People think they follow advice but they don't. Humans are only capable of receiving information. They create their own advice. If you seek to influence someone, don't waste time giving advice. You can change only what people know, not what they do.

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About Scott Adams

Scott Adams (born 8 June 1957) is an American cartoonist and satirist, best known for his Dilbert series of comic strips and books.

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Alternative Names: Scott Raymond Adams
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