Reader Think Quote by Henry Fielding
““Reader, I think proper, before we proceed any further together, to acquaint thee that I intend to digress, through this whole history, as often as I see occasion, of which I am myself a better judge than any pitiful critic whatever; and here I must desire all those critics to mind their own business, and not to intermeddle with affairs or works which no ways concern them; for till they produce the authority by which they are constituted judges, I shall not plead to their jurisdiction.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Tom Jones by Henry Fielding, 1749
The author asserts his right to deviate from criticism, emphasizing personal judgment over external authority.
In simple terms: Author claims freedom from critics.
Key Takeaway
Trust your own judgment.
Themes
authority
criticism
independence
literature
Mood
defensive
assertive
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- writing a novel
- academic publishing
- artistic creation
Key Concepts
creative freedom
self‑reliance
literary theory
Questions to Reflect On
- When should you heed critics?
- How do you balance confidence with humility?
A Different Perspective
Excessive self‑confidence may ignore useful feedback.
