“The history of art is filled with people who did not live long enough to enjoy a sympathetic public, and their misery argues that criticism should try to speed justice.” PeopleShouldTryingLongArtEnoughEnjoyJusticeArt IsCriticismFilledMiseryPhotographerSpeedArguingSympathetic Book:Beauty in photography: essays in defense of traditional values Source: Beauty in photography: essays in defense of traditional values
“The method of the critic is to balance praises with censure, and thus to do justice to the subject and--his own discrimination.” JusticeSubjectsBalanceCriticismPraiseMethodCriticsDiscriminationCensure Author:Christian Nestell Bovee
“It is a fallacy to think that carping is the strongest form of criticism: the important work begins after the artist's mistakes have been pointed out, and the reviewer can't put it off indefinitely with sneers, although some neophytes might be tempted to try: "When in doubt, stick out your tongue" is a safe rule that never cost one any readers. But there's nothing strong about it, and it has nothing to do with the real business of criticism, which is to do justice to the best work of one's time, so that nothing gets lost.” ThinkingTryingHas BeensImportantRealMightFormArtistLostStrongJusticeMistakeDoubtReaderCostSafeCriticismSticksTongueStrongestTemptedBest WorkFallacyReviewersWhen In DoubtSneerImportant Work Author:Wilfrid Sheed
“A good argument diluted to avoid criticism is not nearly as good as the undiluted argument, because we best arrive at truth through a process of honest and vigorous debate. Arguments should not sneak around in disguise, as if dissent were somehow sinister... For it is bravery that is required to secure freedom.” IfsShouldTruthProcessBlackJusticeCourageHonestSpeechArgumentCriticismBraveryDebateSecureDisguiseDissentVigorousSneakSinister Author:Clarence Thomas
“Listen I don't expect an apology from men like Chuck Schumer, and I would put him and other individuals who were attacking me at the top of the list contributing to the low, low public perception of Congress, the integrity of Congress quite frankly.” MenPoliticalIndividualJusticeKingsIntegrityPerceptionLowsCriticismManagementClimateCongressListsDepartmentApologyAttackingContributingChuck Author:Alberto Gonzales
“In response to criticism of its treatment of killer whales, Sea World said it will build them a larger habitat. When asked for comment, killer whales said, 'Hey, you know what's a larger habitat?' THE OCEAN.” KnowsWorldSaidRealityScienceNatureCommunityJusticeComedySeaPolicyHealthOceanEthicsCapitalismCriticismStrategyPropertyResponseIdeologyHeyTreatmentCommentKillersFree MarketDisobedienceWhalesCivil DisobedienceHabitatHey YouKiller Whales Author:Conan O'Brien
“On the whole, yes, I would rather be the Chief Justice of the United States, and a quieter life than that which becomes at the White House is more in keeping with the temperament, but when taken into consideration that I go into history as President, and my children and my children's children are the better placed on account of that fact, I am inclined to think that to be President well compensates one for all the trials and criticisms he has to bear and undergo.” ThinkingWellsChildrenStatesWholeFactsHousePresidentJusticeWhiteUnitedUnited StatesTakenBearsCriticismAccountsTrialsChiefsMy ChildrenConsiderationWhite HouseTemperamentChief Justice Author:William Howard Taft
“I've written 18 books, mostly dealing with issues of social justice, ending racism, feminism, and cultural criticism.” BookSocialJusticeIssuesWrittenFeminismRacismCriticismSocial JusticeEnding Racism Author:Bell Hooks