Be in peace with many: nevertheless have but one counsellor of a thousand. Which combination of friendship and counsel is advised?

• A. Seek counsel from many, not just one.
• B. Have only one trusted counselor among many.
• C. Have only one counselor among thousands.
• D. Ignore counsel when in doubt.

Answer: (C)

Be in peace with many people while choosing one trusted voice for guidance. The idea is to keep good relations with a wide circle, but for decisions you rely on a single counselor whose wisdom you trust above the rest. This avoids mixed messages and helps you stay steady when weighing options.

The best fit says you have one counselor among thousands—meaning you identify one dependable advisor from a large pool of possibilities. That single voice provides consistent, reliable direction while you maintain harmony with many others.

Choosing counsel from many would dilute that clarity; having only one trusted among many still implies multiple voices exist rather than a single go-to, and ignoring counsel runs opposite to seeking wise input.