Criticism::It is folly for an eminent person to think of escaping censure and a weakness to be affected by it. All the illustrious persons of antiquity and indeed of every age have passed through this fiery persecution. There is no defense against reproach but obscurity; it is a kind of concomitant to greatness as satires and invectives were an essential part of a Roman triumph.
He who would acquire fame must not show himself afraid of censure. The dread of censure is the death of genius.
Criticism::It is folly for an eminent person to think of escaping censure and a weakness to be affected by it. All the illustrious persons of antiquity and indeed of every age have passed through this fiery persecution. There is no defense against reproach but obscurity; it is a kind of concomitant to greatness as satires and invectives were an essential part of a Roman triumph.
Mankind censure injustice fearing that they may be the victims of it and not because they shrink from committing it.
The censure of those who are opposed to us is the highest commendation that can be given us.
Let your pride pardon what your nature needs the salutary censure of a friend.