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. -William Gilmore Simms

 

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.


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The dread of criticism is the death of genius.

William Gilmore Simms

No errors of opinion can possibly be dangerous in a country where opinion is left free to grapple with them.

William Gilmore Simms

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.

William Gilmore Simms

Most men remember obligations, but are not often likely to be grateful; the proud are made sour by the remembrance and the vain silent.

William Gilmore Simms

He who would acquire fame must not show himself afraid of censure. The dread of censure is the death of genius.

William Gilmore Simms