He who would be a writer, fine, Must take a deal of pains…

Literature is a place for generosity and affection and hunger for equals - not a prizefight ring. We are increased, confirmed in our medium,…

— Tillie Olsen

In times like ours, where the growing complexity of life leaves us barely the time to read the newspapers, where the map of Europehas…

— Marcel Proust

There's plenty to criticize about the mass media, but they are the source of regular information about a wide range of topics. You can't…

— Noam Chomsky

If you don't allow people to contribute, to offer their point of view, or to criticize what has been put before them, then they…

— Nelson Mandela

Men can be divided into 2 groups: one that goes ahead and achieves something, and one that comes after and criticizes.

— Seneca the Younger

Woody Allen is a genius. His films are wonderful. He's poetic, but he's also a critic. He artfully steps back from a social setting…

— Mel Brooks

We are all too keenly aware that those of you who supported us by purchasing the 3DS in the beginningmay feel betrayed and criticize…

— Satoru Iwata

The privilege of prayer to me is one of the most cherished possessions, because faith and experience alike convince me that God himself sees…

— Wilfred Grenfell

Those who lack the confidence and esteem to make the decisions that they need to make for themselves, are usually the same ones who…

— Anonymous

If our aim is to praise, we should forget to criticize; if our aim is to criticize, we should remember to praise

— Samuel Johnson

You can criticize Trump and his wealth all day long, but you can't say he hasn't worked. You can say that about the Clintons.

— Rush Limbaugh

For some reason, we are truly convinced that if we criticize ourselves, the criticism will lead to change. If we are harsh, we believe…

— Geneen Roth

If you are well-mannered towards those whose views are similar to yours, you may be said to exhibit a fairly good character. But, if…

— Anonymous

Lavish praise on people and people will flourish; criticize people and they'll shrivel up.

— Richard Branson

When I passed the Chancellor he arose, waved his hand at me, and I waved back at him. I think the writers showed bad…

— Jesse Owens