Even the lion has to defend himself against flies.

Even the lion has to defend himself against flies.

When I read the rules of criticism, I immediately inquire after
the works of the author who has written read more

When I read the rules of criticism, I immediately inquire after
the works of the author who has written them, and by that means
discover what it is he likes in a composition.

Philosophers, as things now stand, are all too fond of offering criticism from on high instead of studying and understanding read more

Philosophers, as things now stand, are all too fond of offering criticism from on high instead of studying and understanding things from within.

Those who do not read criticism will rarely merit to be
criticised.

Those who do not read criticism will rarely merit to be
criticised.

Blame is safer than praise.

Blame is safer than praise.

I criticize by creation--not by finding fault.

I criticize by creation--not by finding fault.

Ill writers are usually the sharpest censors.

Ill writers are usually the sharpest censors.

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.

People ask for criticism, but they only want praise.

People ask for criticism, but they only want praise.