If 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 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 JongAsking a critic to name his favorite book is like asking a butcher to name his favorite pig.
John McCarthy