To call on them to give up their illusions about their condition is to call on them to give up a condition that requires illusions. The criticism of religion is, therefore, in embryo, the criticism of that vale of tears of which religion is the halo.

It is a grave error for any leader to be oversensitive in the face of criticism.

I want no criticism of America at my table. The Americans criticize themselves more than enough.

Criticism in the body politic is like pain in the human body. It is not pleasant, but where would the body be without it?

Criticism is easy; achievement is difficult.

One of the sure signs of maturity is the ability to rise to the point of self criticism.