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Give every man your ear, but few thy voice. Take each man's censure, but reserve thy judgment.
Give every man your ear, but few thy voice. Take each man's censure, but reserve thy judgment.
It is folly for an eminent man to think of escaping censure, and a weakness to be affected with it. read more
It is folly for an eminent man to think of escaping censure, and a weakness to be affected with it. All the illustrious persons of antiquity, and indeed of every age in the world, have passed through this fiery persecution.
I find that the pain of a little censure, even when it is unfounded, is more acute than the pleasure read more
I find that the pain of a little censure, even when it is unfounded, is more acute than the pleasure of much praise.
He who would acquire fame must not show himself afraid of censure. The dread of censure is the death of read more
He who would acquire fame must not show himself afraid of censure. The dread of censure is the death of genius.
Beware of one who flatters unduly; he will also censure unjustly.
Beware of one who flatters unduly; he will also censure unjustly.
It is folly for an eminent man to think of escaping censure, and a weakness to be affected with it. read more
It is folly for an eminent man to think of escaping censure, and a weakness to be affected with it. All the illustrious persons of ;antiquity, and indeed of every age in the world, have passed through this fiery persecution.
They have a right to censure that have a heart to help.
They have a right to censure that have a heart to help.
I find the pain of a little censure, even when it is unfounded, is more acute than the pleasure of read more
I find the pain of a little censure, even when it is unfounded, is more acute than the pleasure of much praise.
The censure of those who are opposed to us, is the highest commendation that can be given us.
The censure of those who are opposed to us, is the highest commendation that can be given us.