Criticism Quote by Samuel Johnson

Many people know how to criticize, but few know how to praise.

— Ethel Waters

Remember praise is more valuable than blame.

— George S. Patton

Praise never gives us much pleasure unless it concur with our own opinion, and extol us for those qualities in which we chiefly excel.

— David Hume

Only praise behavior that you want to be repeated. Never use false praise.

— Dean Smith

When we disclaim praise, it is only showing our desire to be praised a second time.

— Francois de La Rochefoucauld

Do not seek praise. Seek criticism.

— Paul Arden

When people praise you, don't let it go to your head. When they criticize you, don't let it go to your heart.

— Cecil Rhodes

Praise behaviour that you want repeated

— Dean Smith

You can't really praise somebody's work and then criticize the process.

— Lucinda Williams

We are not fond of praising, and never praise any one except from interested motives. Praise is a clever, concealed, and delicate flattery, which…

— Francois de La Rochefoucauld

I don't focus on criticism. I prefer to praise people and the world, rather than criticize them and it.

— Alice Walker

Shout praise and whisper criticism.

— Don Meyer