Quotes about Criticism

Hans Selye, another great psychologist, said, "As much as we thirst for approval, we dread condemnation.

Too many Christians have a commitment of convenience. They'll stay faithful as long as it's safe and doesn't involve risk, rejection, or criticism. Instead of standing alone in the face of challenge or temptation, they check to see which way their friends are going.

Watch out for the joy-stealers: gossip, criticism, complaining, faultfinding, and a negative, judgmental attitude.

Is constructive criticism really constructive? Not really. You can't make a child better by pointing out what you think is wrong with him or her. Criticism either crushes spirit or elicits defensiveness. Constructive criticism is an interesting combination of words. "Construct" means "to build." "Criticism" means "to tear down" It creates defiance and anger as well.

I will criticize individuals when they deserve criticism, but I will not condemn entire populations. We have seen where that leads.

Socialism is the epithet they have hurled at every advance the people have made.

When I hear things like 'unpatriotic,' I just chalk it up to a lot of political rhetoric.

I am sorry to think that you do not get a man's most effective criticism until you provoke him. Severe truth is expressed with some bitterness.

Jesus was loyal to his apostles, with full knowledge of their cowardice. He was loyal to the poor, accepting the criticism of the Pharisees, so the destitute would never feel deserted. He was loyal to his father, accomplishing his will even unto death.

This is what I know for a fact. I know that every guy playing in the league, they have someone out there that loves them swearing up and down that they shouldn't be out there.

I can't control the naysayers. I can control my attitude and work ethic and determination and that's what I'm focused on now.

When you feel yourself being critical, whether it is of yourself or another person, stop yourself. Look for positive aspects to admire.