488 Quotes About Critics

Wealthy people attract critics like wealthy ships attract pirates.

They went on to support their thesis by citing authors with esoteric names, whose works they themselves had not read, a fact which enabled them to speak about them penetratingly.

Creators don't criticize, they make others do so.

Don't be dismayed by the opinions of editors, or critics. They are only the traffic cops of the arts.

Don’t answer every critic. Sometimes, the answers you give may be right but misconceived and misunderstood.

There's no such thing as great art or poor art. Art is subjective expression. As such, it can be judged only as popular or unpopular. What is banned in Boston may one day receive a million-dollar bid at Christie's. Art has, therefore, no use for critics but frequently finds itself amused by commentators.

No one criticizes someone he believes beneath him. Therefore, change your outlook about your critics. They really believe that you matter.

A critic must be knowledgeable in several fields, practices, and mediums. Brushing off art that they personally don't understand, is not a critique.

Respond to critics with humility. Most people are experts in finding problems with whatever others do. That should not be a surprise to you.