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    Honest criticism is hard to take - especially when it comes from a relative, a friend, an acquaintance, or a stranger.

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But, spite of all the criticising elves,
Those who would make us feel, must feel themselves.

But, spite of all the criticising elves,
Those who would make us feel, must feel themselves.

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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!

by Bobby Knight Found in: Criticism Quotes,
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There are come Critics so with Spleen diseased,
They scarcely come inclining to be pleased:
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There are come Critics so with Spleen diseased,
They scarcely come inclining to be pleased:
And sure he must have more than mortal Skill,
Who please one against his Will.

by William Congreve Found in: Criticism Quotes,
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You know who critics are?--the men who have failed in literature
and art.

You know who critics are?--the men who have failed in literature
and art.

by Benjamin Disraeli Found in: Criticism Quotes,
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To avoid criticism do nothing, say nothing, be nothing.

To avoid criticism do nothing, say nothing, be nothing.

by Elbert Hubbard Found in: Criticism Quotes,
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Flatter me, and I may not believe you. Criticize me, and I may not like you. Ignore me, and I read more

Flatter me, and I may not believe you. Criticize me, and I may not like you. Ignore me, and I may not forgive you. Encourage me, and I will not forget you. Love me and I may be forced to love you.

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

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

by Benjamin Disraeli Found in: Criticism Quotes,
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As soon
Seek roses in December--ice in June,
Hope, constancy in wind, or corn in chaff;
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As soon
Seek roses in December--ice in June,
Hope, constancy in wind, or corn in chaff;
Believe a woman or an epitaph,
Or any other thing that's false, before
You trust in critics.

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They who write ill, and they who ne'er durst write,
Turn critics out of mere revenge and spite.

They who write ill, and they who ne'er durst write,
Turn critics out of mere revenge and spite.

by John Dryden Found in: Criticism Quotes,
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