“Much more prevalent than physical fear is the fear of criticism, rejection, and verbal opposition.” Quote by Derek A. Cuthbert
“Criticism is a destroyer of self-worth and esteem. It is heartbreaking how criticism can wound children and diminish their self-esteem.” ChildrenSelfSelf EsteemCriticismWoundsSelf WorthEsteemDiminishHeartbreakingDestroyers Author:H. Burke Peterson
“I hope that each one of us will be a better husband or wife, kinder to one another, more thoughtful, more restrained in criticism, and more generous with compliments.” WifeHusbandCriticismGenerousThoughtfulComplimentKinder Author:Gordon B. Hinckley
“It may be relatively mild when expressed as criticism, anger, or feelings of severe frustration. Criticism has a negative influence on the feelings of love for and interest in one's spouse.” MayFeelingsInterestInfluenceNegativeCriticismFrustrationSevereSpouseNegative Influence Author:H. Burke Peterson
“Positive criticism is feedback given with the purpose of helping another person to grow and to develop. Negative criticism is intended to hurt and often to defame and to destroy.” PersonsHelpingPurposeGivenGrowsHurtNegativeCriticismFeedbackNegative Criticism Author:L. Lionel Kendrick
“Coming closer to home, there is so much of jealousy, pride, arrogance, and carping criticism; fathers who rise in anger over small, inconsequential things and make wives weep and children fear.” ChildrenHomeFatherWifePrideCriticismArroganceInconsequential Author:Gordon B. Hinckley
“In much of today's popular culture, the virtues of forgiveness and kindness are belittled, while ridicule, anger, and harsh criticism are encouraged. Let us not hurt the ones we love the most by selfish criticism!” TodayCultureHurtKindnessVirtueCriticismSelfishHarshRidiculePopular Culture Author:David E. Sorensen
“Another great evil arising from this desire to be thought rich; or rather, from the desire not to be thought poor, is the destructive thing which has been honored by the name of "speculation"; but which ought to be called Gambling.” Has BeensDesireEvilNamesPoorRichOughtDestructiveGamblingHonoredSpeculation Author:William Cobbett
“One of the hardest things to live with in any relationship is criticism, real or implied. Criticism is a form of humor for them, and they enjoy feeling superior when they see someone else's discomfort.” RealFeelingsFormEnjoyCriticismHardestSuperiorsHardest ThingDiscomfortImplied Author:Robert E. Wells
“Feelings of bitterness and dissatisfaction feed upon themselves and give place to thoughts and acts of unkindness, criticism, and eventually even hatred. Criticism is often motivated by a desire to rationalize one's own shortcomings and to justify termination of sacred marriage covenants.” GivingFeelingsDesireCriticismHatredSacredJustifyBitternessMotivatedCovenantShortcomingsDissatisfactionRationalizeUnkindnessTermination Author:Richard G. Scott
“Every time you make the right choice in the face of potential criticism you build strength that makes choosing the right easier the next time. When you make it clear that you will not vary from your standards, you will be led to individuals like yourself and the criticism from others will become less intense.” FacesChoicesNextIndividualClearLike YouEasierStandardsCriticismIntenseNext TimeVaryRight ChoicesLike YourselfMake The Right Choice Author:Richard G. Scott