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Alexander Pope1 quote
Damn with faint praise, assent with civil leer,
And without sneering, teach the rest to sneer;
Willing to wound, and yet afraid to strike,
Just hint a fault, and hesitate dislike. — Alexander Pope · 1735Anthony Eden1 quote
Long experience has taught me that to be criticized is not always to be wrong. — Anthony Eden · 1956Aristotle1 quote
The guest will judge better of a feast than a cook. — Aristotle · 350 BCBenjamin Franklin1 quote
The Sting of a Reproach is the Truth of it. — Benjamin Franklin · 1746Gautama Buddha1 quote
If you find a man who points out faults and who reproves, follow such a wise person as you would a guide to hidden treasure. — Gautama Buddha · 520 BCSima Qian1 quote
Though bitter, good medicine cures illness. Though it may hurt, loyal criticism will have beneficial effects. — Sima Qian · 109 BC