If you really look at my lyrics, nobody's exempt. Nobody's exempt from observation, criticism or what I think is correction. — Ice Cube Copy Share Image
“On Critique – Those who can, do. Those who can’t, teach. Those who can’t do or teach, criticize.” — Marsha Hinds Copy Share Image
We don't trust our five senses; we rely on our critics and educators, all of whom are failures in the realm of… — Henry Miller Copy Share Image
The earlier works of a man of genius are always preferred to the newer ones, in order to prove that he is… — Victor Hugo Copy Share Image
Regardless of the criticisms I receive from the left, the right and the middle, I think it's important to maintain a prolific… — Ishmael Reed Copy Share Image
An artist needs the best studio instruction, the most rigorous demands, and the toughest criticism in order to tune up his sensibilities. — Wayne Thiebaud Copy Share Image
“He goes on to say that if we don’t have the gift for effecting change, we have “the solace of criticism.” — Saul Bellow Copy Share Image
Conventional people are roused to fury by departure from convention, largely because they regard such departure as a criticism of themselves. — Bertrand Russell Copy Share Image
... hunger and cold, ill-health and pain are nothing. They pass. The thing that remains is ignorant criticism, well-meaning but futile advice,… — Alice Foote MacDougall Copy Share Image
Don't think for a minute that bad publicity and endless criticism don't leave their claw marks on everyone concerned. Your friends try… — Ava Gardner Copy Share Image
Even the greatest idea can become meaningless in the rush to judgement. To gauge an idea as feasible we must cut our… — Shigeo Shingo Copy Share Image
Opening things up not closing them off is my job. I'm doing that for my reader. You know, Bob Gottlieb always says,… — Daniel Mendelsohn Copy Share Image
One of the myths propagated by the enemies of Israel is that there is an all-powerful Zionist conspiracy. That is a false… — George Soros Copy Share Image
The Republicans ought to be nowhere near trying to help Obama save his bacon. But they don't think that's what they're doing,… — Rush Limbaugh Copy Share Image
“There is a lot of criticism around you. Don't pay attention to what they say or think...As long as you are gratified… — Vedang Sati Copy Share Image
When I had the job of police commissioner, 20 years ago, I was more sensitive, more cognizant of complaints and concerned about… — Raymond Kelly Copy Share Image
Obviously there will be a backlash. If you believe the hype you have to believe a backlash too. Any criticism we get,… — Jonny Greenwood Copy Share Image
Often the crowd does not recognize a leader until he has gone, and then they build a monument for him with the… — J. Oswald Sanders Copy Share Image
Graham Greene, as I understand it, was quite outspoken in his criticism of American foreign policy — Brendan Fraser Copy Share Image
Comparative criticism teaches us that moral and aesthetic defects are more nearly related than is commonly supposed. — James Russell Lowell Copy Share Image
If you keep your feathers well oiled the water of criticism will run off as from a duck's back. — Ellen Swallow Richards Copy Share Image
I know what I am fighting for. I am fighting for the most basic rights of innocent children. And that is why… — Waris Dirie Copy Share Image
It is normal to enjoy praise and dislike criticism. True character is when you prevent either from affecting you in a negative… — John Wooden Copy Share Image
“You're afraid of criticism,' she says. 'But criticism is a sign of life! You know who doesn't get criticized? Nonentities! Only the… — Erica Jong Copy Share Image
When I first started out, I got criticism for the way I looked. I think, now, it's a good thing because, why… — Anonymous Copy Share Image
One person's dream is another person's nightmare. No matter how good or bad something is there will always be someone who loves… — Brian Zilinek Copy Share Image
I don't mind positive criticism, but when it is negative and personal, it is quite hard. — Inzamam-ul-Haq Copy Share Image
It doesn't really matter what others may negatively think about you, all that truly matters is how you feel about yourself. — Anonymous Copy Share Image
Not taking criticism of your writing personally is an enormous step towards surviving the studio system. — Robert Ben Garant Copy Share Image
People can twist your words and intentions to mean something completely different, if so, let God be your judge, not them. — Anonymous Copy Share Image
It doesn't 'hurt' me, hearing criticism from ex-players. It probably disappoints me a little bit more. — Jack Wilshere Copy Share Image
A university's essential character is that of being a center of free inquiry and criticism - a thing not to be sacrificed… — Richard Hofstadter Copy Share Image
If I was black or Hispanic, I wouldn't get any criticism. Because I'm white, people expect so much more out of me.… — Tommy Morrison Copy Share Image
Criticism is above all a gift, an intuition, a matter of tact and flair; it cannot be taught or demonstrated--it is an… — Henri Frederic Amiel Copy Share Image
We're professionals, we have to deal with criticism. We get talked about a lot but we have to focus on doing our… — Pepe Copy Share Image
Don’t let people’s compliments go to your head and don’t let their criticisms go to your heart. — Anonymous Copy Share Image
You can't operate a company by fear, because the way to eliminate fear is to avoid criticism. And the way to avoid… — Steve Ross Copy Share Image
To my eye Rubens' colouring is most contemptible. His shadows are a filthy brown somewhat the colour of excrement. — William Blake Copy Share Image
I have yet to find the man, however exalted his station, who did not do better work and put forth greater effort… — Anonymous Copy Share Image
To acquire true self power you have to feel beneath no one, be immune to criticism and be fearless. — Deepak Chopra Copy Share Image
