Benefits Quote by Shiv Khera

Few people have the wisdom to prefer the criticism that would do them good, to the praise that deceives them.

— Francois de La Rochefoucauld

People ask for criticism, but they only want praise.

— W. Somerset Maugham

The trouble with most of us is that we would rather be ruined by praise than saved by criticism.

— Norman Vincent Peale

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

— Ethel Waters

No one so thoroughly appreciates the value of constructive criticism as the one who's giving it

— Hal Chadwick

Praise without merit is more harmful than unearned criticism.

— Roger Ebert

People ask you for criticism, but they only want praise.

— Anonymous

People who ask for your criticism want only praise.

— W. Somerset Maugham

Nobody wants constructive criticism. It's all we can do to put up with constructive praise.

— Roland de Vaux

If you do not maintain a reasonable ratio between criticism and praise, BOTH are likely to have negative effects.

— T Jay Taylor

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

— Alice Walker

A negative judgment gives you more satisfaction than praise, provided it smacks of jealousy.

— Jean Baudrillard