26 Criticism Quotes

1. Criticism does not have to be the 500 pound gorilla ... In fact, thoughtfully offered criticism can be extraordinarily valuable in helping us to grow, recover, improve, prosper, or excel Randy Garner, Constructing Effective Criticism
   Poems of Encouragement




2. It is much easier to offer criticism to a gardener on how to grow bigger and better vegetables than it is to be a gardener. Byron R. Pulsifer
   Garden Poems




3. There are cases where the Bible’s text has been corrupted by friend and foe alike. These cases make textual criticism an important discipline for Christians to engage in. Peter J. Gurry; Elijah Hixson, Myths and Mistakes in New Testament Textual Criticism
   Christian Poems




4. To avoid criticism, do nothing, say nothing, be nothing. Elbert Hubbard
   Short Quotes




5. Criticism has no place in God’s plan for living Greta Zwaan, Reasons to Sing
   God's Grace Verses




6. 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. William Arthur Ward
   Poems About Life




7. A confident person has the courage to do what he thinks is right even if others criticize or mock them for it." Matt Morris, How To Live In The Present Moment
   Improvement Quotes




8. Friendship is not threatened by honest criticism. It is strengthened. Charles Swindoll
   Meaningful Friendship Quotes




9. A cup of kindness is better than a cupboard of criticism. William Arthur Ward, A Pinch Of Praise
   Kindness Poems




10. In life, we need to confront and take action rather than criticize and wait for others. Catherine Pulsifer
    Dare To Be




11. Criticism given as a positive antecedent to corrective action differs significantly from criticism dictated as judgement by diminishing others. Byron R. Pulsifer
    Positive Quotes




12. Through the study and practice of rhetorical criticism, we can understand ... why we like or don’t like something by investigating the symbols themselves—we can begin to make statements about messages rather than statements about our feelings. Sonja K. Foss, Rhetorical Criticism
    Positive Messages




13. Wait not till the little hearts are still for the loving look of praise; and while you gently chide a fault, the good deed kindly praise. Unknown, Make Childhood Sweet
    Poems About Children Growing Up




14. I would really say the universal capacity of our species—to find fault. And also to bestow praise. To judge. That’s the bedrock of criticism. A. O. Scott, Better Living Through Criticism
    Justice Quotes




15. ...To earn the appreciation of honest critics and endure the betrayal of false friends...This is to have succeeded. Ralph Waldo Emerson, Success
    Success Poem




16. A best friend is one that I can share anything with, without fearing criticism. Kate Summers
    Friendship Poems




17. The subject-matter of literary criticism is an art, and criticism is evidently something of an art too. Northrop Frye, Anatomy of Criticism
    Book Quotes




18. ... a person who doesn't formulate his criticism in an uplifting, supportive manner ... has some questionable motivation or destructive intentions behind his actions. Ellen D. Baxter, How to Deal with Criticism
    Thoughtful Quotes




19. Some critics write of those who constitute the literary ‘many’ as if they belonged to the many in every respect, and indeed to the rabble. C. S. Lewis, An Experiment in Criticism
    Cute Quotes




20. ... you've probably had experiences of ... shying away from putting yourself forward, out of fear of rejection or criticism... But that approach won't get you where you want to be. Mark McGuinness, Resilience
    Experience




21. To deal with criticism is part of life. To move beyond criticism is called persistence. Theodore W. Higgingsworth
    Persistence Quotes




22. I've only heard positive and encouraging criticism in my life. That's because I only use one ear. Robert Rivers
    Smile Poem




23. Complement, don't criticize your boss. Stephen R. Covey, The 8th Habit
    Work Quotes




24. ... your three responsibilities as a manager:
    1) to create a culture of guidance (praise and criticism) ...
    2) to understand what motivates each person on your team ... keep the team cohesive; and
    3) to drive results collaboratively. Kim Scott, Radical Candor
    Leadership Qualities




25. Concern over criticism clogs creativity. Duane Alan Hahn
    Creativity Quotes




26. While the confines of the heart deplore harshness and negativity, it relishes discipline, candor and positive feedback that nourishes growth. Mary S. Scotsburn
    Graduation Sayings