Quotes about Criticism

He who is influenced neither by the soaking in of slander nor by the assault of denunciation may indeed be called illumined.

Jesus never criticized prayers that were honest, only those that were long and showy.

When dealing with overly critical people, try to see past the arrows to the struggles that launched them.

I've identified four specific kinds of toxic waste that can poison our minds: (1) pessimism, which usually produces chronically negative thoughts; (2) anxiety, which usually manifests as fearful and worried thoughts; (3) bitterness, which pollutes our thinking with discontented and envious thoughts; and (4) criticism, which pumps destructive judgmental thoughts into our minds.

He taught me that I could be a thinking person and still believe that God's word can stand the test of time and criticism of man, that science confirms Scripture, and that you don't have to duck hard questions. I learned that I didn't have to defensively protect God or His Word, but that I could truth both.

I have forgotten my rave reviews and memorized my vicious ones - like most writers.

To me, constructive criticism is when people take ownership of their ideas. That's why I don't listen to anything that's anonymous. But it's hard; when there's something hurtful out there, I still want to read it over and over and memorize it and explain my point of view to the person.

Other people's judgment doesn't have any power unless you offer yourself up for trial, so don't." Zoey

I never considered disobeying an order or even a request from Daddy. I loved and admired him, and one of my preeminent goals in life was to earn his approbation. I learned to expect his criticisms, always constructive, but his accolades were rare. My

So now, when anyone says that such and such is done too quickly, you can reply that they have looked at it too quickly.

Along with Chesterton, I've had to take my place among those who acknowledge that we are what is wrong with the world. What is my snobbishness toward my childhood church, for instance, but an inverted form of the harsh judgment it showed me?

I've yet to meet someone who found their way to faith by being criticized.