Constructive Criticism Quotes

• Wise people prefer to benefit from constructive criticism rather than be ruined by false praise

  Shiv Khera

  Wise, People, Criticism

  FaceBook post by Shiv Khera from Jun 14, 2016

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• Criticism may not be agreeable, but it is necessary. It fulfils the same function as pain in the human body. It calls attention to an unhealthy state of things.

  Winston Churchill

  Leadership, Pain, Growth

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• Every human being is entitled to courtesy and consideration. Constructive criticism is not only to be expected but sought.

  Margaret Chase Smith

  Expectations, Criticism, Courtesy

  Margaret Chase Smith (1972). “Declaration of Conscience”

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• In order to excel, you must be completely dedicated to your chosen sport. You must also be prepared to work hard and be willing to accept constructive criticism. Without one-hundred percent dedication, you won't be able to do this.

  Willie Mays

  Inspirational, Motivational, Sports

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• He has a right to criticize, who has a heart to help.

  Abraham Lincoln

  Love, Inspirational, Life

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  The trouble with most of us is that we would rather be ruined by praise than saved by criticism.

  Norman Vincent Peale

  Inspirational, Integrity, Yoga

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• Taking constructive criticism from others is required to get to the next level.

  Wendy Starland

  Criticism, Next Level, Levels

  Interview with Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com. March 1, 2015.

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• Constructive criticism is about finding something good and positive to soften the blow to the real critique of what really went on.

  Paula Abdul

  Positive, Real, Blow

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• Mistakes will not end your business. If you are nimble and willing to listen to constructive criticism you can excel by learning and evolving.

  Meridith Valiando Rojas

  Mistake, Criticism, Nimble

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• My creed is that public service must be more than doing a job efficiently and honestly. It must be a complete dedication to the people and to the nation with full recognition that every human being is entitled to courtesy and consideration, that constructive criticism is not only to be expected but sought, that smears are not only to be expected but fought, that honor is to be earned, not bought.

  Margaret Chase Smith

  Jobs, Dedication, People

  Margaret Chase Smith (1972). “Declaration of Conscience”

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• I have yet to find the man, however exalted his station, who did not do better work and put forth greater effort under a spirit of approval than under a spirit of criticism.

  Charles R. Schwab

  Inspirational, Leadership, Money

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• Nobody wants constructive criticism. It's all we can do to put up with constructive praise.

  Roland de Vaux

  Criticism, Want, Praise

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• In order to excel, you must be completely dedicated.

  Willie Mays

  Dedication, Order, Devotion

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• Many people value criticism in the early stage of a relationship, but become allergic to it over time. Remember this: No one can survive in a marriage (at least not happily) if they feel more judged than admired. Your partner won't make use of your constructive criticism if there's not a surrounding climate of admiration and respect.

  Harriet Lerner

  People, Criticism, Use

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• The trouble with most of us is that we stop trying in trying times.

  Denis Waitley

  Criticism, Trying, Power Of Positive Thinking

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• I take compliments and I take constructive criticism. Not everyone loves you. It's the way you react as a footballer. I use it all to make me play better.

  Tim Cahill

  Love You, Play, Criticism

  "Shooting star: Tim Cahill". Interview with Dan Rookwood, www.smh.com.au. April 2, 2009.

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• You take the constructive criticism, because without the fans you would have no show.

  Reagan Gomez-Preston

  Criticism, Fans, Shows

  Source: blogs.indiewire.com

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• Criticism is an indirect form of self-boasting.

  Emmet Fox

  Self, Criticism, Indirect

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• The truth is that the more responsible the media outlet, the more responsive they are to constructive criticism.

  David Brock

  Media, Criticism, Truth Is

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• Surround yourself with people who are doers!

  Wayne Dyer

  Motivational, People, Doers

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• I suspect that most authors don't really want criticism, not even constructive criticism. They want straight-out, unabashed, unashamed, fulsome, informed, naked praise, arriving by the shipload every fifteen minutes or so.

  Neil Gaiman

  Criticism, Arriving, Naked

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• Public service must be more than doing a job efficiently and honestly. It must be a complete dedication to the people and to the nation.

  Margaret Chase Smith

  Jobs, Dedication, People

  Margaret Chase Smith (1972). “Declaration of Conscience”

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• That was one of the big problems in the [Black Panther] Party. Criticism and self-criticism were not encouraged, and the little that was given often wasn’t taken seriously. Constructive criticism and self-criticism are extremely important for any revolutionary organization. Without them, people tend to drown in their mistakes, not learn from them.

  Assata Shakur

  Mistake, Party, Taken

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• Successful entrepreneurs figure out when to drive their ideas forward and when to listen to constructive criticism.

  Ziad K. Abdelnour

  Successful, Ideas, Entrepreneur

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• Any government that has a sincere desire for reform and progress should understand the benefit of objective and constructive criticism.

  Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa

  Government, Criticism, Progress

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