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I criticize by creation--not by finding fault.
I criticize by creation--not by finding fault.
Criticism, as it was first instituted by Aristotle, was meant as a standard of judging well.
Criticism, as it was first instituted by Aristotle, was meant as a standard of judging well.
He was in Logic, a great critic,
Profoundly skill'd in Analytic;
He could distinguish, and divide
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He was in Logic, a great critic,
Profoundly skill'd in Analytic;
He could distinguish, and divide
A hair 'twixt south and south-west side.
The press, the pulpit, and the stage,
Conspire to censure and expose our age.
The press, the pulpit, and the stage,
Conspire to censure and expose our age.
I never give them hell; I just tell them the truth and they think it is hell.
I never give them hell; I just tell them the truth and they think it is hell.
The most noble criticism is that in which the critic is not the
antagonist so much as the rival read more
The most noble criticism is that in which the critic is not the
antagonist so much as the rival of the author.
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.
He has the right to criticize who has the heart to help.
He has the right to criticize who has the heart to help.
Whenever you feel like criticizing any one...just remember that all the people in this world haven't had the advantages that read more
Whenever you feel like criticizing any one...just remember that all the people in this world haven't had the advantages that you've had.