The true composition of a counsellor, is rather to be skilful in their master's business, than in his nature; for then he is like to advise him, and not feed his humor.
顾问真正应有的素质,是精通主事者的事务,而非摸透他的性情;如此才能为他献策,而非迎合他的脾气。
— Francis Bacon · Essays · Of Counsel —