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Criticize Quotes

How to criticize fairly, and when to hold back

This page collects quotes about criticizing, from a preference for creating rather than finding fault to advice to criticize the act, not the person.

I'm not here to criticize anyone.

Quotes by Tommy Wiseau

You can't criticize geometry. It's never wrong.

Quotes by Paul Rand

Criticize the act, not the person.

Quotes by Mary Kay Ash

I criticize by creation - not by finding fault.

Quotes by Marcus Tullius Cicero

Act Quotes

Democrats should never publicly criticize Obama.

Quotes by Jack Schlossberg

We seem okay with violence, but nudity we race to criticize and censor.

Quotes by Eva Mendes

It's hard to criticize someone who's hugely successful.

Quotes by Daniel Ek

It's OK to criticize Israeli policy.

Quotes by Dan Crenshaw

There's people that appreciate what I do; there's people that criticize it.

Quotes by Bad Bunny

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Frequently Asked Questions

What perspectives on criticism appear in these quotes?
They range from personal restraint in criticizing others to advice on how to criticize constructively, and even political loyalty.
Is there a quote about avoiding criticism altogether?
Yes, one quote simply states, 'I'm not here to criticize anyone,' favoring a more neutral stance.
Does a quote separate the act from the person?
Yes, one quote advises to criticize the act, not the person, a common approach to constructive feedback.
Is there a quote about criticizing through creation?
Yes, one quote states a preference to criticize by creation rather than by finding fault.
Does a quote take a political stance on criticism?
Yes, one quote argues Democrats should never publicly criticize their own leader. See Creation Quotes for related sayings.

Another line takes a political turn, arguing that Democrats should never publicly criticize their own party's leader, right or wrong.