People quickly grow accustomed to being the slaves of mystery.

We pass judgements as to merits in areas we have no competence

Often those that criticise others reveal what he himself lacks.

Anaemia is an illness primarily affecting characters in novels.

Never Criticize, Condemn or Insult Anybody.Who are we to Judge ?

Being a critic is a terrific method for killing your love of art

I've always looked on criticism as a sort of envious tribute.

Criticism demands infinitely more culture than artistic creation.

Wealthy people attract critics like wealthy ships attract pirates.

If we wear our worst reviews like a backpack, they travel with us.

Envy is a sign of insecurity, yes; but so is longing to be envied.

The criminal is the creative artist; the detective only the critic.

When virtues are pointed out first, flaws seem less insurmountable.

I'm not interested in the reviews by critics over the age of 15.

Democracy is the worst form of government, except for all the others.