“Never trust the advice of a man in difficulties.”
“When it's a matter of not-do, I reckon a man can trust himself for advice. But when it comes to a matter of doing, I reckon a fellow had better listen to all the advice he can get.”
“Never trust a man in a jumpsuit”
“Never trust a man with a penis.”
“Advice to young writers? Always the same advice: learn to trust our own judgment, learn inner independence, learn to trust that time will sort the good from the bad– including your own bad.”
“Really, he thought, if you couldn't trust a poet to offer sensible advice, who could you trust?”