Quotes by Simms, William Gilmore

The proverb answers where the sermon fails, as a well-charged pistol w >>

The dread of criticism is the death of genius. >>

Tact is one of the first mental virtues, the absence of it is fatal to >>

Quotations about Critics and Criticism

All the world's a stage, and all the clergymen critics. >>

Don't mind criticism. If it is untrue, disregard it; if unfair, keep f >>

Having a sharp tongue will cut your throat >>

Neither praise or blame is the object of true criticism. Justly to discriminate, firmly to establish, wisely to prescribe, and honestly to award. These are the true aims and duties of criticism.

Simms, William Gilmore