“To avoid criticism, do nothing, say nothing, be nothing.” — Elbert Hubbard

“The trouble with most of us is that we’d rather be ruined by praise than saved by criticism.” — Norman Vincent Peale

“Take criticism seriously, but not personally. If there is truth or merit in the criticism, try to learn from it. Otherwise, let it roll right off you.” — Hillary Rodham Clinton

“Against criticism we can neither protect nor defend ourselves; we must act in despite of it, and gradually it resigns itself to this.” — Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Uncomfortable facts are often the most helpful ones.

“People who rarely receive criticism often take feedback too personally and miss opportunities to learn. People who frequently receive criticism get used to ignoring what others say and also miss opportunities to learn. The thing to focus on is the pattern. If you hear something once, don’t let it wreck your mindset. There are many ways to view the world and not everyone will agree with your approach. But if you’re hearing something repeatedly, think carefully about whether the feedback is right.”

Better get hurt by the truth than comforted with a lie. To tell the hurtful truth is brave, but to receive the hurtful truth is probably braver.