Keyword: Criticism (Page 5)

He is not only dull himself, he is the cause of dullness in others.

(1720 – 1777) British dramatist, actor & theatre manager

The ‘g’ is silent… the only thing about her that is.

(1959 – ) English writer & columnist

A critic is a man who knows the way but can’t drive the car.

(1927 – 1980) English theatre critic & writer

A drama critic is a man who leaves no turn unstoned.

(1856 – 1950) Irish playwright & socialist

[businesman] Sir Martin Sorrell is more arrogant than the entire French nation put together.


businessman & CEO

Long experience has taught me that to be criticized is not always to be wrong.

(1897 – 1977) British politician & Prime Minister

I have derived continued benefit from criticism at all periods of my life and I do not remember any time when I was ever short of it.

(1874 – 1965) British prime minister, politician, statesman & orator

Another pot of coffee, waiter, and bring it under your arm to keep it warm.

(1876 – 1933) screenwriter

If my critics saw me walking over the Thames they would say it was because I couldn't swim.

(1925 – 2013) British prime minister & politician

If Attila the Hun were alive today, he’d be a drama critic.

(1928 – ) playwright

A drama critic is a person who surprises the playwright by informing him what he meant.

(1876 – 1933) screenwriter

Hello!… we heard you at the door, but just thought you were part of the bad weather.

(1886 – 1969) American journalist & humorist

I never met anybody who said when they were a kid, “I wanna grow up and be a critic.”

(1940 – 2005) comedian & movie actor