Whoever gives advice to a heedless man is himself in need to advice

"Whoever gives advice to a heedless man is himself in need to advice."

~Saadi Shirazi

This quote by Saadi Shirazi highlights the futility of offering advice to someone who is heedless—meaning a person who is careless, inattentive, or unwilling to listen. It implies that trying to counsel such a person reflects a lack of wisdom or self-awareness on the part of the advisor, as they fail to recognise that their efforts are unlikely to be fruitful. 

In essence, the act of giving advice to someone who is not open to it is seen as an unwise action, suggesting that the advisor themselves may need guidance on when and to whom advice should be given.