William Arthur Ward

Flatter me, and I may not believe you. Criticize me, and I may not like you. Ignore me, and I may not forgive you. Encourage me, and I will not forget you. Love me and I may be forced to love you.

American Writer

Floyd Mayweather, Jr.

People have said things about me, and wrote and criticized me about things in the past, but it goes in one ear and out the other.

American Boxer

Oscar Wilde

A critic should be taught to criticise a work of art without making any reference to the personality of the author.

Irish Poet

Juno Temple

If people want to criticize a performance, that I understand. I think that's important.

English Actress

Bill Gates

Corruption is one of the most common reasons I hear in views that criticize aid.

American Businessman

Alice Walker

I prefer to praise people and the world rather than criticize them and it.

American Author

Lucinda Williams

You can't really praise somebody's work and then criticize the process.

American Musician

Bad Bunny

The world can criticize me, but l can always criticize it back.

Puerto Rican Singer

Abraham Lincoln

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

American President

Gervinho

Ivorian Athlete

Using 'criticize' often implies negativity. Be mindful it can sound harsh or unfair.

Negative Connotation

To soften 'criticize,' suggest improvements or mention positives alongside negatives.

Constructive Feedback

'Criticize' should target actions or work, not the person. Personal criticism can offend.

Avoid Personal Attacks

In professional settings, 'criticize' can mean formal evaluation, not just negative opinions.

Professional Reviews

'Criticize' in academic or analytical contexts implies detailed examination, not fault-finding.

Critique as Analysis

Criticism of art, music, or literature is subjective; it expresses personal taste or perspective.

Subjectivity of Taste

Criticizing policies or actions in public places more emphasis and draws more attention.

Public vs. Private

Express criticism to encourage change or improvement, not to simply complain or vent anger.

Intent Matters

 "Trolleyology" has been criticized by some philosophers and psychologists. They argue that it doesn't reveal anything because its premise is so unrealistic that study participants don't take it seriously. But new technology is making this kind of ethical analysis more important than ever.

Would you sacrifice one...

 was the ultimate spiritual authority. Plus, he criticized the Church for selling indulgences, the practice of purchasing forgiveness of one's sins by giving money to the Church. Luther believed the Church needed to revise its doctrine by returning to the Bible's teachings

History 101: The...

 than whatever it is they're criticizing. Words have the power to shape thought. Language is the currency of politics, forming the basis of society from the most common, everyday interactions to the highest ideals. Orwell urged us to protect our language

What "Orwellian" really...

 online without having to leave our house and yeah we have apps to order pizza we keep complaining about this world but who's going to change it I mean you keep criticizing my generation forgetting who raised it you either accept us or you reject us

An ode to the millennial...

 The crisis was now over. While criticized at the time by their respective governments for bargaining with the enemy, contemporary historical analysis shows great admiration for Kennedy's and Khrushchev's ability to diplomatically solve the crisis.

The history of the Cuban...

 One word of profanity, and you are out of here for the day. If I see it in a game, you're going to come out and sit on the bench. And the third one was, never criticize a teammate. I didn't want that. I used to tell them I was paid to do that.

The difference between...

 You have to make the change on yourself. Because the only way to change consciousness and to change the world around us, is to start with yourself. It's so easy to criticize how it's different, the things in the world and they're not right,

An Art Made of Trust,...

 meaning people who criticized others without having anything worthwhile to say. This usage eventually laid the groundwork for the modern meaning of the word “cynic:" a person who thinks everyone else is acting out of pure self-interest,

The philosophy of...

 threats to self-esteem or social status in which others can negatively judge your performance. Those kind of stresses have a very particular effect on the physiology of stress. Now we have been criticized.

How economic inequality...

 that we should abolish this age-discriminatory word, when it comes to criticizing behavior associated with irresponsibility and irrational thinking.