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“Those who find ugly meanings in beautiful things are corrupt without being charming. This is a fault.” Oscar Wilde, “The Picture of Dorian Gray” - 1890

“But my later experience has taught me two lessons: first, that things are seen plainer after the events have occurred; second, that the most confident critics are generally those who know the least about the matter criticised.” Ulysses S. Grant, “Personal Memoirs of Ulysses S. Grant” - 1885

“Since I won't let critics seal my fate, they keep hollering I'm full of hate. But they don't really hurt me none 'cause I'm doing good and having fun.” Muhammad Ali, “The Soul of a Butterfly” - 2004

“almost every writer of fiction and poetry who has ever published a line has been accused by someone of wasting his or her God-given talent.” Stephen King, “On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft” - 2000

“You are bound to go up and down, just as I did in my youth, but do keep your clarity of mind, and if fools or sages dare to criticise don't blame yourself too much.” F. Scott Fitzgerald, “This Side of Paradise” - 1920

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