Those words, or something similar, are the advice a wise and responsible leader might have offered in advance of the latest Mideast summit.

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But a good friend gave me some wise advice.

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Gordon Brown has taken advice from a group of "wise men", such as Warren Buffett and Bill Gates, for several years.

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But it is unclear whether Culvahouse gave McCain any political advice on whether Palin was a qualified or wise choice, or left that to the small group of political advisers involved.

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"That is what the OECD is now forecasting and, with our economy flatlining for over a year, it's time the chancellor listened to wise advice, " Mr Balls said.

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Such advice may seem like common sense, but Americans too often take for granted that college is a wise investment.

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