Critique Quotes

105 Critique quotes by 94 unique authors

The pleasure of criticizing takes away from us the pleasure of being moved by some very fine things. — Jean de la Bruyere
A critique does not consist in saying that things aren't good the way they are. It consists in seeing on just what type of assumptions,… — Michel Foucault
We can't plead ignorance, only indifference. Those alive today are the generations that came to know better. We have the burden and the opportunity of… — Jonathan Safran Foer
When we only name the problem, when we state complaint without a constructive focus or resolution, we take hope away. In this way critique can… — Bell Hooks
We have to constantly critique imperialist white supremacist patriarchal culture because it is normalized by mass media and rendered unproblematic. — Bell Hooks
He who stands aloof runs the risk of believing himself better than others and misusing his critique of society as an ideology for his private… — Theodor Adorno
Critique by creating. — Michelangelo
Beginning with a critique of my own limbs, which she said, justly enough, were nothing to write home about, this girl went on to dissect… — P.G. Wodehouse
It was like a dam of musical critique had broken. Imasu turned on him with eyes that flashed instead of shining. "It is worse than… — Cassandra Clare
But anyone can write, right?'" Conner asked. "I mean, that's why authors get judged so harshly, isn't it? Because technically everyone could do it if… — Chris Colfer
My work is drawn to the political but avoids an agenda. There is no inherent critique or support. — Taryn Simon
I love my family, even as I critique their dysfunctionalities. — bell hooks
The heart of the theater is the play itself, how it dramatizes life to make it meaningful entertainment. To achieve depth and universality, the playwright… — F. Sionil Jose
If there is something I am arguing, it is a critique of science. Science has consistently denied the existence of consciousness other than human. Only… — Barbara Ehrenreich
America is not static. America is striving. And sometimes, America requires critique. Jingoism is an avoidance of realism. You can simultaneously love and be disappointed… — Charles M. Blow
Beyonce is not above critique. As a feminist herself, I hope Beyonce would welcome it. — Roxane Gay
An art whose medium is language will always show a high degree of critical creativeness, for speech is itself a critique of life: it names,… — Thomas Mann
I started writing short stories. I tried writing horror, mystery, science fiction. I joined a little critique group here in town and ran my stories… — James Rollins
My relationship with the journalists who covered the campaign was complicated. I often hid from the critical eye of their cameras and their omnipresent digital… — Alexandra Kerry
While the older generation is content to sit around and critique culture, that culture is moving beyond them. At some point the traditional church and… — Ted Dekker
I think the most effective forms of critique are ones that establish a common ground for people to occupy, and then appeal to the best… — Mohsin Hamid
When his eyes gazed upon her, he thought of Mona Lisa. All these suitors going by looking at beautiful objects until they came to her,… — Joseph Carlson
When success requires effort, there is a need for healthy critique and feedback. — DrAnil Kr Sinha
Finally, in my critique of the immigration image of America, it is also important to know that we're not only a nation of immigrants, but… — Samuel P. Huntington
Don't critique me b'. What I do doesnt reflect you. — Kid Cudi

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