The nonfiction novel or literary memoir as authored by women is usually given a much harder time in mainstream criticism. — Kate Zambreno Copy Share Image
“I had people saying 'it's all in your head'. Do you honestly think I want to feel this way?” — Sonia Estrada Copy Share Image
“Whenever they are condemning weaves or breast implants, some people speak so passionately that their false teeth almost fall out.” — Mokokoma Mokhonoana Copy Share Image
After long experience of politics, I have never found that there is any inhibition caused by ignorance as regards criticism. — Harold MacMillan Copy Share Image
Stop caring on what other people think. They're to worried about themselves that they don't judge you as much as you think… — Stephany Duran Lee Copy Share Image
In life, you'll often find that having influence and providing sound advice is a good thing, even if it attracts criticism or… — Stephen A. Schwarzman Copy Share Image
Forgiveness comes easy when you know that what people say or do is about them, its not about you. — Senora Roy Copy Share Image
I basically took something that was extremely erotic and very intentional, and I reduced it to a simple kiss. I got a… — Steven Spielberg Copy Share Image
There is a healthy amount of self-doubt and criticism with most people that make music. You find your areas that are your… — Anderson East Copy Share Image
We all have the tendency to believe self-doubt and self-criticism, but listening to this voice never gets us closer to our goals.… — Kelly McGonigal Copy Share Image
It is amazing how many people act as if the right to free speech includes the right to be free of criticism… — Thomas Sowell Copy Share Image
My only criticism about Quentin Crisp is that the subversive must be ready to subvert themselves. I may dress for myself, but… — Sebastian Horsley Copy Share Image
A state that suppresses all freedom of speech, and which by imposing the most terrible punishments, treats each and every attempt at… — Kurt Huber Copy Share Image
I dislike literary jargon and never use it. Criticism has only one function and that is to help readers read and understand… — Anne Stevenson Copy Share Image
No matter how you decide to act or how good you try to live it, others are always going to talk shit,… — Cory Tate Copy Share Image
“Hard to remember these days that there was a time you had to wait for the ink and paper reviews to see… — Robert Galbraith Copy Share Image
I always write a draft version of the novel in which I try to develop, not the story, not the plot, but… — Mario Vargas Llosa Copy Share Image
All I'm arguing for really is that we should have a conversation where the best ideas really thrive, where there's no taboo… — Sam Harris Copy Share Image
I appreciate good criticism and I think it's really important. I don't like it when it's consumer advocacy, like how you should… — Adam Rapp Copy Share Image
“Novel is a particular form of narrative./ And narrative is a phenomenon which extends considerably beyond the scope of literature; it is… — Michel Butor Copy Share Image
It is the long term investor who will in practice come in for the most criticism. For it is the essence of… — John Maynard Keynes Copy Share Image
It's never the same relationship. I see my job as filling in the blanks. Whatever it is that the artist lacks in… — Todd Rundgren Copy Share Image
“And against whom is this censorship directed? By way of answer, think back to the big subcultural debates of 2011 – debates… — Foz Meadows Copy Share Image
“I purposely used a pretty cocky, abrasive writing style in Sex and Crime, to stir up some drama. My confrontational style quickly… — Oliver Markus Copy Share Image
The mildest criticism of religion is also the most radical and the most devastating one. Religion is man-made. — Christopher Hitchens Copy Share Image
Note how good you feel after you have encouraged someone else. No other argument is necessary to suggest that never miss the… — George Burton Adams Copy Share Image
Never criticize your spouse's faults; if it weren't for them, your mate might have found someone better than you — Jay Trachman Copy Share Image
I take sporting criticism on board very keenly and with deference, and I also try to make decisions based on it. — Joachim Low Copy Share Image
All of us have far too much to do to waste our time and energies in criticism, faultfinding, or the abuse of… — Gordon B. Hinckley Copy Share Image
“People hate to see their vices depicted, but vice is terrible and it should be depicted.” — Aubrey Beardsley Copy Share Image
But what is criticism? Criticism is purely destructive; anyone can destroy, but not everyone can build up. — W. Somerset Maugham Copy Share Image
I'll take criticism. I know that's part and parcel of football. But when it's just reckless and aggressive, I don't listen. — Jack Wilshere Copy Share Image
Either criticism is no good at all (a very defensible position) or else criticism means saying about an author the very things… — Gilbert K. Chesterton Copy Share Image
Not all criticism is valuable or makes sense, but there are some, which do, and I take those very seriously. — Akshara Haasan Copy Share Image
“You can't be creative without criticism. If your life is without critics then maybe you are painting your life's masterpiece with only… — Shannon L. Alder Copy Share Image
Whatever you do, you need courage. Whatever course you decide upon, there is always someone to tell you that you are wrong. — Ralph Waldo Emerson Copy Share Image
Different authors have different points of view. You can't just say, 'I believe in the Bible. — Anonymous Copy Share Image
In 1998, Artnet was the site that convinced me that if my writing didn't exist online, it didn't exist at all. It… — Jerry Saltz Copy Share Image
If you agree with a critic, you admire him or her. If you disagree, you despise them. We all feel a great… — Ben Brantley Copy Share Image
Criticism is only words about words, and of what use are words about such words as these? — Gilbert K. Chesterton Copy Share Image
