Critics Quote by Brené Brown
“hat whole phrase, "daring greatly," is from the Theodore Roosevelt quote that goes back to your original question of, what about the critics? And when I read his quote it was life-changing. "It's not the critic who counts; it's not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles or where the doer of deeds could have done the better.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: The Power of Vulnerability, TED Talk, 2010
True impact comes from embracing vulnerability and ignoring critics, focusing on personal growth and authenticity.
In simple terms: Embrace vulnerability, ignore critics.
Key Takeaway
Live authentically despite criticism.
Themes
vulnerability
criticism
authenticity
growth
Mood
reflective
inspirational
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- public speaking
- personal development
- creative work
- leadership
Key Concepts
psychology
self‑acceptance
courage
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you differentiate constructive criticism from discouragement?
- What steps help you stay true to yourself under scrutiny?
A Different Perspective
Critics can provide useful feedback if considered constructively.
![“Nearly all the writing of our time is likely to disappear in a hundred years. Certainly most readers - and nearly all critics - feel that [Kurt] Vonnegut started to repeat himself, to grow increasingly self-indulgent and meandering, and to sometimes just blather in his later work. But his books up…” quote by Michael Dirda](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/ed7/michael-dirda-3414_1960s_nearly-all-the-writing-of-our-time-is-li_13506.jpg)