Writers are lampposts and critics are dogs. Ask lampposts what they think about dogs. Does the dog hurt the lamppost? |
Critics are like eunuchs in a harem; they know how it's done, they've seen it done every day, but they're unable to do it themselves. |
Before you criticize a man, walk a mile in his shoes. That way, when you do criticize him, you'll be a mile away and have his shoes. |
Never trust the artist. Trust the tale. The proper function of a critic is to save the tale from the artist who created it. |
Don't pay any attention to the critics - don't even ignore them. |
Contrary to the claims of some of my critics and some of the editorial pages, I am an ardent believer in the free market. |
People ask for criticism, but they only want praise. |
The trouble with most of us is that we'd rather be ruined by praise than saved by criticism. |
The motive behind criticism often determines its validity. Those who care criticize where necessary. Those who envy criticize the moment they think that they have found a weak spot. |
But instead of spending our lives running towards our dreams, we are often running away from a fear of failure or a fear of criticism. |