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The public is the only critic whose opinion is worth anything at all.
The public is the only critic whose opinion is worth anything at all.
Do what you feel in your heart to be right – for you’ll be criticized anyway.
Do what you feel in your heart to be right – for you’ll be criticized anyway.
Who shall dispute what the Reviewers say?
Their word's sufficient; and to ask a reason,
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Who shall dispute what the Reviewers say?
Their word's sufficient; and to ask a reason,
In such a state as theirs, is downright treason.
Reviewers are usually people who would have been poets,
historians, biographers, etc., if they could: they have tried
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Reviewers are usually people who would have been poets,
historians, biographers, etc., if they could: they have tried
their talents at one or the other, and have failed; therefore
they turn critics.
To avoid criticism do nothing, say nothing, be nothing.
To avoid criticism do nothing, say nothing, be nothing.
What distinguishes modern art from the art of other ages is criticism.
What distinguishes modern art from the art of other ages is criticism.
There are come Critics so with Spleen diseased,
They scarcely come inclining to be pleased:
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There are come Critics so with Spleen diseased,
They scarcely come inclining to be pleased:
And sure he must have more than mortal Skill,
Who please one against his Will.
Those who do not read criticism will rarely merit to be
criticised.
Those who do not read criticism will rarely merit to be
criticised.
He has a right to criticize, who has a heart to help.
He has a right to criticize, who has a heart to help.
