The generous Critic fann'd the Poet's fire, And taught the world with reason to admire.
Edgar Allan PoeIf you keep your feathers well oiled the water of criticism will run off as from a duck's back.
Ellen Swallow RichardsNational languages are all huge systems of vested interests which sullenly resist critical inquiry.
Edward SapirI have never said anything critical about Ozzy that he didn't say about himself many times.
Eddie TrunkI am honored to be able to serve GM at this critical juncture and take part in its reinvention.
Edward Whitacre, Jr.Chances are like criticism; few like to take it, some love to give it, yet most never see it.
Carl HeneganWhen critics sit in judgment it is hard to tell where justice leaves off and vengeance begins.
Chuck JonesThe pleasure of criticizing takes away from us the pleasure of being moved by some very fine things.
Jean de la BruyereSo, two cheers for Democracy: one because it admits variety and two because it permits criticism.
E. M. ForsterCritics write out of intellectual exercise, not poets. Poets write straight from the heart.
Erica Jong