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The most noble criticism is that in which the critic is not the
antagonist so much as the rival read more
The most noble criticism is that in which the critic is not the
antagonist so much as the rival of the author.
The rule in carving holds good as to criticism; never cut with a knife what you can cut with a read more
The rule in carving holds good as to criticism; never cut with a knife what you can cut with a spoon.
The public is the only critic whose opinion is worth anything at all.
The public is the only critic whose opinion is worth anything at all.
When my time on earth is gone, and my activities here are passed, I want they bury me upside down, read more
When my time on earth is gone, and my activities here are passed, I want they bury me upside down, and my critics can kiss my ass!
He has the right to criticize who has the heart to help.
He has the right to criticize who has the heart to help.
He has a right to criticize, who has a heart to help.
He has a right to criticize, who has a heart to help.
Reviewers are forever telling authors they can't understand them.
The author might often reply: Is that my fault?
Reviewers are forever telling authors they can't understand them.
The author might often reply: Is that my fault?
Though by whim, envy, or resentment led,
They damn those authors whom they never read.
Though by whim, envy, or resentment led,
They damn those authors whom they never read.
How much easier it is to be critical than to be correct.
How much easier it is to be critical than to be correct.
