"Go not to the Elves for counsel, for they will say both no and yes."
- J. R. R. TolkienRenowned author J. R. R. Tolkien, best known for his epic fantasy series "The Lord of the Rings," created a number of sage proverbs through his Middle-earth characters. One such saying discusses the difficulty and occasionally annoying aspects of asking people older or wiser than oneself for advice.…