“As uncomfortable as it might be, I refuse to let the comfort of being agreed with suffocate my opinions.” — Mokokoma Mokhonoana Copy Share Image
Know that the amount of criticism you receive may correlate somewhat to the amount of publicity you receive. — Donald Rumsfeld Copy Share Image
My music appeals in America. There is less of the purist criticism I get here. And to be a hit in the… — Katherine Jenkins Copy Share Image
Tomorrow is another day, we rather hope it will be better but better it won't be unless self-foibles are examined. — Barbara Oakley Copy Share Image
We live in a society that feeds on criticism. It is so easy to find fault, and to resist doing so requires… — Gordon B. Hinckley Copy Share Image
I accept that everyone is entitled to his opinion and as a coach, I don't run away from criticism. — Ronald Koeman Copy Share Image
Did some more sober critics come abroad? If wrong, I smil'd; if right, I kiss'd the rod. — Alexander Pope Copy Share Image
If what they are saying about you is true, mend your ways. If it isn't true, forget it, and go on and… — Henry Allen Ironside Copy Share Image
Criticism is the windows and chandeliers of art: it illuminates the enveloping darkness in which art might otherwise rest only vaguely discernible,… — George Jean Nathan Copy Share Image
Your ego seeks conflict; it loves nothing better than to win battles for you, sadly as it wins, you often lose respect… — Kemmy Nola Copy Share Image
Hollywood is a very volatile place where artists come in, and they essentially say they want to belong. It's incredibly vulnerable to… — Leonardo DiCaprio Copy Share Image
Although many things can be said in criticism of religious faith, there is no discounting its power. Millions among us, even now,… — Sam Harris Copy Share Image
Experiencing criticism definitely makes you a little weaker at times, but in the end, it's made me a lot stronger. It's made… — Andi Dorfman Copy Share Image
Well, here's what I'll say: The storytellers of 'Lost' have taken us on a pretty great journey, and there have been questions… — Daniel Dae Kim Copy Share Image
People refuse to take chances in business, because they fear the criticism which may follow if they fail. The fear of criticism,… — Napoleon Hill Copy Share Image
Actually, writers have no business writing about their own works. They either wax conceited, saying things like: 'My brilliance is possibly most… — Connie Willis Copy Share Image
The fact is that the two years or so after 9/11 were a terrible time in America – a time of political… — Paul Krugman Copy Share Image
I write some art criticism, and one thing that's clear to me is that politics is fashionable in the American art world… — Katie Kitamura Copy Share Image
Anyone living, especially your peers, is a threat. You're judging them, they're judging you. This sort of criticism is as close to… — Raymond Pettibon Copy Share Image
In elaborating how "philosophy by showing" works, and in defending the idea that literature and music can contribute to philosophical "showing", I… — Philip Kitcher Copy Share Image
“There was no sense to life, to the structure of things. D.H. Lawrence had known that. You needed love, but not the… — Charles Bukowski Copy Share Image
“There's several reasons why it make sense to begin building a culture of radical candor by asking people to criticize you. First,… — Kim Malone Scott Copy Share Image
Karl Rove described Obama as "the guy at the country club with the beautiful date, holding a martini, and making snide comments… — Bill Maher Copy Share Image
The next time you look into the mirror, try to let go of the storyline that says you're too fat or too… — Oprah Winfrey Copy Share Image
A depressing number of people seem to process everything literally. They are to wit as a blind man is to a forest,… — Roger Ebert Copy Share Image
I've got a lot to prove because of the criticism over my weight and moving back down a division. — Ricky Hatton Copy Share Image
A lot of people are intimated by art, but it's something to be revered beyond criticism. — Hannah Gadsby Copy Share Image
It would be very easy for us to do a collection that everybody would like and not criticize. But criticism is a… — Donatella Versace Copy Share Image
[If] you are ready enough to pull my knitting to pieces, but provide none of your own, the only sock is a… — Anonymous Copy Share Image
I now announce myself as candidate for the Presidency. I anticipate criticism; but however unfavorable I trust that my sincerity will not… — Victoria Woodhull Copy Share Image
Every man who strikes blows for power, for influence, for institutions, for the right, must be just as good an anvil as… — J. G. Holland Copy Share Image
Criticism of my alleged views was widespread and highly successful. I have yet to meet a criticism of my views. — Karl Popper Copy Share Image
Composing for the prepared piano is not a criticism of the instrument. I'm only being practical. — John Cage Copy Share Image
It surprises me that criticism on social media is worst than ever... more and more people tend to seek perfection in others. — Karol G Copy Share Image
The basis of democracy is tolerance to criticism. If you can't face criticism, if you can't accept it, then you cannot guard… — Narendra Modi Copy Share Image
A leader is always first in line during times of criticism and last in line during times of recognition. — Orrin Woodward Copy Share Image
For some reason if we hear 100 praises and one criticism, we focus on that one hurtful thing. — Carmen Electra Copy Share Image
Some critics are stimulating in that they make you realise how you could do better, and those are valued. — Francis Ford Coppola Copy Share Image
Every human being is entitled to courtesy and consideration. Constructive criticism is not only to be expected but sought. — Margaret Chase Smith Copy Share Image
Criticism and Bolshevism have one thing in common. They both seek to pull down that which they could never build. — Noel Coward Copy Share Image