“The press still considers me one of the most laid-back athletes since Babe Ruth. That's supposed to be a criticism, but I consider it a compliment because I think being carefree on the course is one of the secrets to scoring well consistently” ThinkingWellsStillsCoursesSecretCriticismPressesGolfAthleteSupposed To BeComplimentConsistentlyBabeRuthCarefreeLaid Back Author:Fred Couples
“From my close observation of writers... they fall into two groups: 1) those who bleed copiously and visibly at any bad review, and 2) those who bleed copiously and secretly at any bad review.” WritingTwoHumorFunnyScienceFallSecretGroupsCriticismObservationReviewsBad Reviews Book:Gold: the final science fiction collection Source: Gold: the final science fiction collection
“Self-Criticism is the secret weapon of democracy, and candor and confession are good for the political soul.” SoulSelfPoliticalSecretDemocracyWeaponsCriticismConfessionCandorSelf Criticism Author:Adlai Stevenson I
“The secret to a happy marriage is patience and honesty. I really mean that. You have to be patient, you have to be open, and you also have to be available for criticism, too.” MeanSecretHonestyCriticismPatientAvailableBe PatientReally MeanHappy Marriage Author:Cindy McCain
“Writing to me is a deeply personal, even a secret function and when the product I turned loose it is cut off from me and I have no sense of its being mine. Consequently criticism doesn't mean anything to me. As a disciplinary matter, it is too late.” WritingMeanMatterSecretCuttingMinesProductsLateCriticismFunctionToo Late Author:John Steinbeck