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There’s around 7.7 billion people in the world, and every single one of them will have their own beliefs and points of view. While many of us will agree on certain things, we’ll just as likely disagree on others. Remember that no matter what you say or do, there will always be people out there who will hate you because you don’t think or act like they do.
Criticism is a part of life, and it’ll be an even bigger part of your life once you start working towards success. While a lot of criticism may be justified (e.g. criticism against criminals and the corrupt), many others simply aren’t. This list of quotes is about both kinds. Here are a few quotes on handling criticism that you must read now if you plan to someday become more successful.
15 Quotes About Critics and Criticism That You Must Read Now
“For some reason if we hear 100 praises and one criticism, we focus on that one hurtful thing.”
— Carmen Electra
“If you can’t tolerate critics, don’t do anything new or interesting.”
— Jeff Bezos
“To avoid criticism, do nothing, say nothing, and be nothing.”
— Elbert Hubbard
“No matter what happens, you’re always going to have those critics and those haters. You just have to learn how to deal with that.”
— Tim Tebow
“Some people don’t get to succeed in life because they spend most of their energy and time being envious of those who have succeeded, instead of learning from them.”
— Edmond Mbiaka
“With success always comes criticism.”
— Donovan Bailey
“You have to take criticism with a grain of salt because you’re never going to please everybody.”
— Yolanda Adams
“You have enemies? Why, it is the story of every man who has done a great deed or created a new idea. It is the cloud which thunders around everything which shines. Fame must have enemies, as light must have gnats. Do not bother yourself about it; disdain. Keep your mind serene as you keep your life clear. Do not give your enemies the satisfaction of thinking that they cause you grief or pain. Be happy, be cheerful, be disdainful, be firm.”
— Victor Hugo
“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.”
— Winston Churchill
“To silence criticism is to silence freedom.”
— Sidney Hook
“I like criticism. It makes you strong.”
— LeBron James
“You can’t make your choices based on what critics think. You have to make your choices based on what’s honest for you.”
— Nicholas Cage
“You may succeed when others do not believe in you, when everybody else denounces you even, but never when you do not believe in yourself.”
— Orison Swett Marden
“It’s important to work hard, stay humble, and not let the criticisms or the compliments go to your head.”
— Jessica Sanchez
“The final proof of greatness lies in being able to endure criticism without resentment.”
— Elbert Hubbard
There are lots of unjust criticism in the world, and you will attract more and more of them as you strive to become more successful. People will criticize you because of envy (“what gives you the right to be more successful than me!?”), people will criticize you because of stupid beliefs (“you’re evil because you’re rich and money is evil!!!… can I borrow 20 bucks?”), and people will wrongly criticize for many other reasons.
Don’t let them affect you. Hitting back will usually lead to more trouble than its worth. While they’re wasting their time bashing you, you are much better off continuing your good work instead of wasting your own time and effort reacting to all of them.
Of course, there are plenty of times where criticism is justified. If you make a mistake due to your own carelessness or if you wish to improve at some skill, good constructive criticism is extremely valuable.
On the other hand, if you commit crimes (e.g. rape, murder, plunder), corruption, and deceit (e.g. false promises to get votes), then criticism is more than just justified. It is necessary. Trying to silence critics then (as what despots and dictators are apt to do) is evil, and I hope you never get to that point. There are an infinite number of ways to earn success and happiness by doing good.
In any case, before we end this article there’s one main point you must remember from all of this:
Criticism is normal. Learn from them when you’re making mistakes, but overall don’t let them discourage you from working towards success.