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Though by whim, envy, or resentment led,
They damn those authors whom they never read.
Though by whim, envy, or resentment led,
They damn those authors whom they never read.
Honest criticism is hard to take - especially when it comes from a relative, a friend, an acquaintance, or a read more
Honest criticism is hard to take - especially when it comes from a relative, a friend, an acquaintance, or a stranger.
"I'm an owl: you're another. Sir Critic, good day." And the
barber kept on shaving.
"I'm an owl: you're another. Sir Critic, good day." And the
barber kept on shaving.
Give no time to finding fault of criticism.
Give no time to finding fault of criticism.
When my time on earth is gone, and my activities here are passed, I want they bury me upside down, read more
When my time on earth is gone, and my activities here are passed, I want they bury me upside down, and my critics can kiss my ass!
Even the lion has to defend himself against flies.
Even the lion has to defend himself against flies.
All who (like him) have writ ill plays before,
For they, like thieves, condemned, are hangman made,
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All who (like him) have writ ill plays before,
For they, like thieves, condemned, are hangman made,
To execute the members of their trade.
Remember that nobody will ever get ahead of you as long as he is kicking you in the seat of read more
Remember that nobody will ever get ahead of you as long as he is kicking you in the seat of the pants.
How much easier it is to be critical than to be correct.
How much easier it is to be critical than to be correct.
