Books Quote by Vladimir Nabokov

“A good critic knows that he or she can be wrong, as does a good writer.”

— Andy Merton

“Any fool can criticise, condemn and complain – and most fools do. But it takes character and self-control to be understanding and forgiving.”

— Dale Carnegie

Critics are the fool who discuss the wise

— Leo Tolstoy

Authors are partial to their wit, 'tis true, But are not critics to their judgment, too?

— Alexander Pope

“Any fool can criticize, complain, and condemn—and most fools do. But it takes character and self-control to be understanding and forgiving.”

— Dale Carnegie

“Any fool can criticise. And most fools do. Benjamin Franklin”

— Mikael Krogerus

“I am for the most part so convinced that everything is lacking in basis, consequence, justification, that if someone dared to contradict me, even…

— Emil Cioran

“Never trust the teller, trust the tale. The proper function of a critic is to save the tale from the artist who created it.”

— D.H. Lawrence

“No one criticizes someone he believes beneath him. Therefore, change your outlook about your critics. They really believe that you matter.”

— Assegid Habtewold

“Anyone can be a fool, but the one recognizes it and admits it is on the path to wisdom.”

— Queen Of Spades

“A real and admirable writer is the one who can write good books but can take criticisms better.”

— Nicholaa Spencer

As a writer one has to take the chance on being a fool.

— Anne Sexton