The rule in carving holds good as to criticism; never cut with a knife what you can cut with a read more

The rule in carving holds good as to criticism; never cut with a knife what you can cut with a spoon.

The search for someone to blame is always successful.

The search for someone to blame is always successful.

I criticize by creation--not by finding fault.

I criticize by creation--not by finding fault.

He who excuses himself accuses himself.

He who excuses himself accuses himself.

An expert is someone called in at the last minute to share the blame.

An expert is someone called in at the last minute to share the blame.

A man may fail many times but he isn't a failure until he begins to blame somebody else.

A man may fail many times but he isn't a failure until he begins to blame somebody else.

A man always blames the woman who fools him. In the same way he blames the door he walks into read more

A man always blames the woman who fools him. In the same way he blames the door he walks into in the dark.

Flatter me, and I may not believe you. Criticize me, and I may not like you. Ignore me, and I read more

Flatter me, and I may not believe you. Criticize me, and I may not like you. Ignore me, and I may not forgive you. Encourage me, and I will not forget you. Love me and I may be forced to love you.

Any party which takes credit for the rain must not be surprised if its opponents blame it for the drought.

Any party which takes credit for the rain must not be surprised if its opponents blame it for the drought.