Constructive Criticism Quotes

“An acquaintance merely enjoys your company, a fair-weather companion flatters when all is well, a true friend has your best interests at heart and the pluck to tell you what you need to hear.”
― E.A. Bucchianeri, Brushstrokes of a Gadfly,

“You have to lift a person up before you can really put them in their place.”
― Criss Jami, Killosophy

“A pure heart does not demean the spirit of an individual, it, instead, compels the individual to examine his spirit.”
― Criss Jami, Killosophy

“Being a critic is easy.
But if the critic tries to run the operation, he soon understands that nothing is as easy as his criticisms.
Criticism without a solution is merely an inflation of the critic's ego.”
― Haemin Sunim, The Things You Can See Only When You Slow Down: How to Be Calm in a Busy World

“With no positivity, there is no hope; with no negativity, there is no improvement.”
― Criss Jami, Healology

“One who utters speech that isn't rough
But instructive and truthful
So that he offends no one,
Him I call Brahmin.”
― Anonymous, The Dhammapada

“The emphasis and the reason for a pure humility is to result in love for others; not always necessarily the belittlement of self. When there is pride and self-righteousness and being pretentiously too far above, generally, one has a difficult time reaching the compassionate side of love for others, the side that understands (or at least attempts to understand): 'I am aware that I am not so far from falling in the same way.' Humility seeks to understand, and sometimes even relate; and in result, the love lovingly, properly, effectively wills the removal of the destructive sins of another as from oneself.”
― Criss Jami, Killosophy

“I suspect that most authors don't really want criticism, not even constructive criticism. They want straight-out, unabashed, unashamed, fulsome, informed, naked praise, arriving by the shipload every fifteen minutes or so.”
― Neil Gaiman

“I do not take constructive criticism from people who have never constructed anything.”
― Eric Thomas

“If you don’t teach that dog to sit, she’s going to die!” said the tall bearded man in blue jeans standing next to me. He pointed at the ground, bent down to get in Belvy’s face, and bellowed at her, “SIT!!” To my astonishment, Belvy sat. She didn’t just sit, she pounded her butt into the pavement, and looked up at the man wagging her tail.
The man was in my face now. “See? It’s not mean, it’s clear.” The light changed, and the man strode across the street, leaving me with words to live by.”
― Kim Malone Scott, Radical Candor: Be a Kickass Boss Without Losing Your Humanity

“Criticise privately but compliment publicly.”
― Amit Kalantri, Wealth of Words

“Never listen to destructive criticism - it's only meant to silence you.”
― Stewart Stafford

“Never hide from adverse criticism. Mockery, indifference, misunderstanding— welcome the lot. Criticism of your work is much the same as criticism of yourself, you know, your work being an extension of yourself, and there's nothing like good slashing personal criticism for begetting humility.”
― Elizabeth Goudge, Pilgrim's Inn

“A bitter critic is the sweetest corrector.”
― Michael Bassey Johnson, The Book of Maxims, Poems and Anecdotes

“There are people out there who don't have the energy to help people get better. They just accept the other person's flaws, and sure, there's less conflict to deal with, but it's almost like living out a lie. Then there are people who aren’t afraid to point out something’s wrong—even something as little as a typo. In the end, you’re making something better, and that’s more than other people are willing to do.”
― Loan Le, A Pho Love Story

“Don't overestimate yourself because of compliments and don't underestimate yourself because of criticism.”
― Amit Kalantri, Wealth of Words

“Leaders look out for people who can criticize them constructively and rebuke them reasonably.”
― Israelmore Ayivor, Leaders' Ladder

“Don't trust a mirror that only tells you how wonderful you look.”
― Matshona Dhliwayo

“There is nothing constructive about criticism… it’s always negative! Uplifting advice, on the other hand, is a rare thing of beauty!”
― AJ Vosse

“Whether we regard someone’s opinion as a fact or as an opinion depends on whether they are criticizing or complimenting us.”
― Mokokoma Mokhonoana

“Being critical isn’t the same as being disrespectful.”
― A.D. Aliwat, In Limbo

“Occasional criticism is better than the constant admiration.”
― Amit Kalantri, Wealth of Words

“Accept both criticism and compliments because a rainbow needs both sun and rain to reveal itself.”
― Amit Kalantri, Wealth of Words

“Writing is a never ending journey for me - not only for my own comfort, but as a strong medium for encouraging a healthy process of constructive thinking among my readers”
― Debalina Haldar, Wrinkles in Memory

“Stop taking "constructive criticism" from someone who hasn't constructed anything.”
― Nitya Prakash

“Don't let appreciation get to your head and don't let objections get to your heart.”
― Amit Kalantri, Wealth of Words

“In a professional software engineering environment, criticism is almost never personal - it’s usually just part of the process of making a better project. The trick is to make sure you (and those around you) understand the difference between a constructive criticism of someone’s creative output and a flat-out assault against someone’s character.

The latter is useless - it’s petty and nearly impossible to act on. The former can (and should!) be helpful and give guidance on how to improve. And, most important, it’s imbued with respect: the person giving the constructive criticism genuinely cares about the other person and wants them to improve themselves or their work. Learn to respect your peers and give constructive criticism politely. If you truly respect someone, you’ll be motivated to choose tactful, helpful phrasing—a skill acquired with much practice.”
― Titus Winters, Software Engineering at Google: Lessons Learned from Programming Over Time

“Dad believes that negative criticism is inherently more truthful and constructive than positive criticism. He also believes that every "No" spoken gives a future "Yes" more power and credibility. He's a master at finding the tone, pitch, and demeanor to say "Yes" so that it obviously means a "No." It's an art form. There are a million dead "No"s in that monstrous, distant, future "Yes." Even though it's a million miles away, I can always see it from where I am.”
― Dash Shaw, Doctors

“Shout when you're ready for some devastating criticism," said John Adair.”
― Elizabeth Goudge, Pilgrim's Inn

“Don't take constructive criticism from people who haven't constructed anything.”
― Steve Maraboli