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Criticise Quotes

Letting judgment wash off, not sink in.

These criticise quotes come mostly from performers describing how it feels to be judged publicly, whether for their choices, their looks, or simply for speaking honestly about a place they still care about. Discover more in our Good quotes.

Being a public figure, you cannot make everyone happy. Some people will criticise your actions, and I cannot stop expressing my opinion based on that.

Quotes by Adnan Sami

Critics have a job to do. They do not criticise you without reason.

Quotes by Abhishek Bachchan

I divide criticism into two categories - one coming from those who understand music, who are worthy of being critical because they are knowledgeable about what they are saying; and then there is another category of people who would criticise...

Quotes by A. R. Rahman

I don't want to criticise my country, but there are times I feel Sting and myself have been treated unkindly.

Quotes by Trudie Styler

Able Quotes

It's terribly important that you can criticise people's ideas without criticising them, and if they burst into tears, it means that you tend to hold back from getting at the absolute truth.

Quotes by Tim Hunt

It's important for people who criticise architects - whether what they build is or isn't to your taste - to appreciate how they devote themselves and put everything into bringing a building into existence.

Quotes by Thomas Heatherwick

It was just this interesting, my first, the first time you hear your child in any way criticise you. It's the worst review of your life and it's really relieving to find out that they don't know what they're saying.

Quotes by Tea Leoni

Nowadays, it has become a custom to criticise the BJP for everything.

Quotes by Tamilisai Soundararajan

Even if Narendra Modi sneezes, people will find a reason to criticise him for that.

Quotes by Smriti Irani

Art Quotes

Our country has backed us so much. People who love you so much can criticise you as well.

Quotes by Shahid Afridi

But how can one criticise someone else's mother? One shouldn't, really... particularly as my first marriage failed.

Quotes by Sarah Bradford

When I was in the PMO, Digvijaya Singh used to call me whenever he wanted to see the PM. He used to go through me. He is under compulsion to criticise me, but I am under no compulsion to criticise...

Quotes by Sanjaya Baru

I criticise myself an awful lot. I do worry to the point that I don't think it's very healthy. I'm always picking my flaws. It's a terrible anxiety I have. I wish I could pretend nothing fazes me, but it...

Quotes by Roxanne McKee

Criticism really used to hurt me. Most of these critics are usually frustrated artists, and they criticise other people's art because they can't do it themselves. It's a really disgusting job. They must feel horrible inside.

Quotes by Rosanna Arquette

Doing Quotes

I don't mind if my performances get dissected and people criticise what I've done on the pitch. They can talk about my game 24/7 for all I care. And a lot of those opinions and criticisms may actually be right....

Quotes by Robin Van Persie

However vile the abuse they receive, media people must remember this is part of the price of getting a public voice. Stay grateful. Don't kick down, kick up. Criticise power rather than proles.

Quotes by Rob Manuel

Every voter has a right to criticise a government and comment on its functioning.

Quotes by Radha Ravi

I criticise myself a lot. My friends complain about it.

Quotes by Prabhas

Let me be clear: I am sick of having to criticise the club which I gave my life to as a footballer.

Quotes by Paul Scholes

Good Quotes

In Korea, if a player doesn't play well, you would never criticise him, but in European countries fans criticise their own teams; sometimes they boo them off the pitch.

Quotes by Park Ji-sung

Frequently Asked Questions

What do these criticise quotes generally focus on?
Many come from performers talking about how they handle public criticism, whether it targets their work, their looks, or comments they've made about their home country.
Is there a quote about criticism of physical appearance?
Yes, a couple of quotes push back on how often actors are criticized for their looks, pointing out that acting and modeling are different jobs with different expectations.
How do the people in these quotes say they deal with criticism?
Several describe simply letting harsh comments pass without absorbing them, comparing the experience to criticism bouncing off like it's hitting a wall.
Is there a quote about criticizing one's own country?
Yes, one speaker is careful about criticizing their homeland but admits feeling that they and a close collaborator were treated unfairly at times.
Where can I find more quotes about confidence and resilience?
Check our Able quotes for more on inner strength, or browse Good quotes for positive perspective-building lines.

Several lines push back specifically against criticism aimed at appearance, pointing out that actors and models face unfair scrutiny that has little to do with their actual work. For related themes, browse Able and Art quotes.