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“My wife says, "You're an idiot! Why do you Google your name and all you're doing is looking for trouble?" Because I'm thin-skinned. Because I don't like to be mischaracterized. I just don't. If someone is going to criticize what you've written and you believe in what you've written then you should…” quote by Buzz Bissinger
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“My wife says, "You're an idiot! Why do you Google your name and all you're doing is looking for trouble?" Because I'm thin-skinned. Because I don't like to be mischaracterized. I just don't. If someone is going to criticize what you've written and you believe in what you've written then you should respond. Now do I sometimes fall in the gutter myself and look silly doing it? Of course. Some battles I win, some battles I lose.”

Buzz Bissinger

About This Quote

Acknowledges criticism, encourages standing by one's work, and accepts occasional missteps while learning from battles won and lost.

In simple terms: Accept criticism, stay true to your work, learn from wins and losses.

Key Takeaway

Stand by your ideas, learn from criticism.

Themes

criticism integrity growth

Mood

reflective resolute

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • publishing
  • public discourse
  • personal development

Key Concepts

self‑advocacy learning from failure

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you separate critique from attack?
  • When should you defend versus let go?
A Different Perspective

Criticism can become personal attacks.

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