Ill writers are usually the sharpest censors.

Ill writers are usually the sharpest censors.

How much easier it is to be critical than to be correct.

How much easier it is to be critical than to be correct.

Some people are always critical of vague statements. I tend rather to be critical of precise statements; they are the read more

Some people are always critical of vague statements. I tend rather to be critical of precise statements; they are the only ones which can correctly be labeled "wrong.".

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.

It is much easier to be critical that to be correct.

It is much easier to be critical that to be correct.

I never give them hell; I just tell them the truth and they think it is hell.

I never give them hell; I just tell them the truth and they think it is hell.

I criticize by creation--not by finding fault.

I criticize by creation--not by finding fault.

Blame where you must, be candid where you can,
And be each critic the Good-natured Man.

Blame where you must, be candid where you can,
And be each critic the Good-natured Man.

It is much easier to be critical than to be correct.

It is much easier to be critical than to be correct.