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“Criticism is an indirect form of self-boasting.” – EMMET FOX

Criticism is an indirect form of self-boasting

Emmet Fox’s quote suggests that when someone engages in criticism of others, it can often reveal more about the critic’s own ego and insecurities than the actual shortcomings of the person being criticized. The act of criticizing can stem from a desire to feel superior or boost one’s self-esteem by pointing out perceived flaws in others. This quote encourages self-reflection and prompts individuals to consider their motivations for criticism, highlighting the potential for personal growth by shifting away from negative judgments and fostering a more empathetic and understanding attitude.

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Don’t find fault, find a remedy Criticism may not be agreeable, but it is necessary. It fulfills the same function as pain in the human body. It calls attention to an unhealthy state of things You can’t let praise or criticism get to you. It’s a weakness to get caught up in either one Let me never fall into the vulgar mistake of dreaming that I am persecuted whenever I am contradicted Do what you feel in your heart to be right – for you’ll be criticized anyway. You’ll be damned if you do, and damned if you don’t When we judge or criticize another person, it says nothing about that person; it merely says something about our own need to be critical Criticism is the disapproval of people, not for having faults, but having faults different from your own “Any fool can criticize, condemn, and complain but it takes character and self-control to be understanding and forgiving.” – Dale Carnegie The pleasure of criticizing takes away from us the pleasure of being moved by some very fine things Criticism is something we can avoid easily by saying nothing, doing nothing, and being nothing how to fix it The trouble with most of us is that we’d rather be ruined by praise than saved by criticism If you want to dismiss a negative thought, the only way to do so is to think of something positive and constructive. "To knock a thing down, especially if it is cocked at an arrogant angle, is a deep delight of the blood." - GEORGE SANTAYANA "I can take any amount of criticism, so long as it is unqualified praise." - NOEL COWARD "Honest criticism is hard to take, particularly from a relative, a friend, an acquaintance, a stranger." - FRANKLIN P. JONES

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