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Critical Quotes

Sayings on things that matter most, and eyes that scrutinize closely.

This collection looks at critical in two senses: being essential, as with services many communities depend on, and being quick to judge, as with a parent's tough feedback. See our Approach quotes for related takes on scrutiny.

The critical period of matrimony is breakfast-time.

Quotes by A. P. Herbert

The critical period in matrimony is breakfast-time.

Quotes by A. P. Herbert

My dad can be pretty critical sometimes.

Quotes by Zara Phillips

Rent-to-own provides a vital service to millions of Americans. It is also critical for African-Americans, Latinos and other minorities to have access to alternative products and services, such as rent-to-own.

Quotes by William Lacy Clay, Jr.

Approach Quotes

The 'DuckTales' ensemble is clearly critical. There's the core set of characters - Scrooge, Webby, Launchpad, Huey, Dewey and Louie... Plus there's Gyro and Duckworth and Mrs. Beakley and so on. The cast is huge.

Quotes by Warren Spector

The Canadian spirit is cautious, observant and critical where the American is assertive.

Quotes by V. S. Pritchett

So we believed that strategic alliances and partnerships were critical, and we did that for five years.

Quotes by Steve Case

From Warren Buffett to Jamie Dimon to Paul Tudor Jones, no one has cracked the code and put a critical mass of top women in the C-Suite or near it.

Quotes by Stephanie Ruhle

I realized there are no lobbyists for critical thinking, and I realized there are no lobbyists for bravery.

Quotes by Rose McGowan

Correct Quotes

I have nine armchairs from which I can be critical.

Quotes by Rick Moranis

IoT could also mean seamless critical and elderly care.

Quotes by Rajeev Suri

One of the biggest lessons I've learnt is patience. It's critical when raising a child.

Quotes by Rahul Dev

The critical method which denies literary modernity would appear - and even, in certain respects, would be - the most modern of critical movements.

Quotes by Paul de Man

Everybody knows: people, operations, and the HR component of Google is one critical strategic asset that we have.

Quotes by Patrick Pichette

Easier Quotes

We must inflict upon terrorists and their families critical economic harm.

Quotes by Moshe Kahlon

Diversity is critical to our business outcomes.

Quotes by Julie Sweet

Look, I'm not trying to be critical when I'm on the air.

Quotes by Johnny Miller

Access to a college degree is critical.

Quotes by John Sharp

Duty largely consists of pretending that the trivial is critical.

Quotes by John Fowles

Field Quotes

Freedom of navigation through international waterways is critical to the international community and to nations in the region, including Iran.

Quotes by John C. Stennis

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 'critical' mean across these quotes?
It covers two related ideas, being essential or vital to something, like access to certain financial services, and being quick to scrutinize or judge, like a parent's tough feedback.
Is this page about criticism of art or media?
A couple of quotes touch on judging creative work, including a comment about an ensemble cast being central to a show's appeal, but the page isn't limited to entertainment critique alone. For adjacent commentary on areas of expertise, see our Field quotes.
Why do some quotes mention nationality or culture?
One quote contrasts a cautious, observant national temperament with a more assertive one, using critical to describe a broader cultural habit of close observation rather than harsh judgment.
Are these quotes about being overly harsh?
Some lean that way, such as a line about a parent who can be tough at times, while others use critical more neutrally to mean necessary or important.
Where can I read more about getting things exactly right?
This page focuses more on necessity and evaluation than perfect accuracy, though the two ideas often overlap.

For more on getting things exactly right, browse our Correct quotes, or see why some things feel Easier said than done.