The purpose of a writer is to be read, and the criticism which would destroy the power of pleasing must be blown aside.
Critic - Criticism Quotes
A man is a critic when he cannot be an artist, in the same way that a man becomes an informer when he cannot be a soldier.
The most destructive criticism is indifference.
Every art has its terms, and every kind of instruction its proper style; the gravity of common critics may be tedious, but is less despicable than childish merriment.
By dint of railing at idiots, one runs the risk of becoming idiotic oneself.
Don’t abuse your friends and expect them to consider it criticism.
All truth is valuable, and satirical criticism may be considered as useful when it rectifies error and improves judgment; he that refines the public taste is a public benefactor.
If you have no critics, you likely have no successes.
The final proof of greatness lies in being able to endure criticism without resentment.
The care of the critic should be to distinguish error from inability, faults of inexperience from defects of nature.
