To avoid criticism, do
To avoid criticism, do nothing, say nothing and be nothing. Elbert Hubbard
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To avoid criticism, do nothing, say nothing and be nothing. Elbert Hubbard
After all, one knows one’s weak points so well, that it’s rather bewildering to have the critics overlook them and invent others. Edith Wharton
I must congratulate myself, in passing, for never having lost the ability to examine my conscience, never having lost the gift of finding myself wanting & defective. Why fear the criticism of others when you, yourself, are first out of the critical gate? If self-denigration is the race I am the winner, even before the … Read more
Criticism, like rain, should be gentle enough to nourish a man’s growth without destroying his roots. Frank A. Clark
Criticism of others is futile and if you indulge in it often you should be warned that it can be fatal to your career. Dale Carnegie
Sectarian feelings and criticism of other teachings or other sects is very bad, poisonous, and should be avoided. Dalai Lama
It is much more valuable to look for the strength in others. You can gain nothing by criticizing their imperfections. Daisaku Ikeda
Restricted immigration is not an offensive but purely a defensive action. It is not adopted in criticism of others in the slightest degree, but solely for the purpose of protecting ourselves. We cast no aspersions on any race or creed, but we must remember that every object of our institutions of society and government will … Read more
The individual who fears the criticism of others is no different from the one who seeks their praise. Both are shadow figures, fading into the landscape, lacking the will to act for themselves. Richard Bode
Though Israel may often be deserving of criticism, what is missing is the comparable criticism of equal or greater violations by other countries and other groups. This constant, often legitimate criticism of Israel for every one of its deviations, when coupled with the absence of legitimate criticism of others, creates the impression currently prevalent on … Read more