Friendship will not stand the strain of very much good advice for very long.

Lynd’s aphorism wryly notes that unsolicited or excessive “good advice” can become a burden rather than a gift. Even when counsel is sensible, it may imply superiority, judgment, or impatience with another person’s autonomy—pressures that can erode the ease and mutual regard on which friendship depends. The line also hints at a social truth: friends often want empathy, companionship, or practical help more than instruction. In that sense, the quote cautions that moralizing and constant problem-solving can strain relationships, and that tact—knowing when to listen rather than advise—is a key element of durable friendship.