Advice is like snow; the softer it falls the longer it dwells upon, and the deeper it sinks into the mind.

The metaphor suggests that the effectiveness of advice depends less on its content than on its manner of delivery. Like snow, counsel that “falls” softly does not provoke resistance; it settles gradually, inviting reflection rather than defensiveness. Because it is not experienced as an attack or command, it “dwells upon” the listener—lingering in memory—and can “sink” deeper, shaping judgment and character over time. The image also implies accumulation: small, gentle suggestions can build into substantial change. The line thus advocates tact, patience, and empathy in moral instruction, emphasizing receptivity and interior transformation rather than immediate compliance.