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Dale Carnegie Quotes about Criticism

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Abilities wither under criticism; they blossom under encouragement.

Abilities wither under criticism; they blossom under encouragement.

Dale Carnegie
Encouragement, Criticism, Ability
Dale Carnegie (2010). “How To Win Friends and Influence People”, p.220, Simon and Schuster

Criticism is futile because it puts a person on the defensive and usually makes them strive to justify themselves. Criticism is dangerous, because it wounds a person's precious pride, hurts their sense of importance, and arouses resentment.

Dale Carnegie
Hurt, Pride, Criticism
Dale Carnegie (0101). “Best of Dale Carnegie Vol-I”, p.13, Prabhat Prakashan

There is no such thing as constructive criticism.

Dale Carnegie
Criticism, Constructive Criticism, Constructive

criticism is dangerous, because it wounds a person's precious pride, hurt his sense of importace and arouse resentment.

Dale Carnegie
Hurt, Pride, Criticism

Criticisms are like homing pigeons. They always return home.

Dale Carnegie
Communication, Home, Criticism
Dale Carnegie (2016). “How to win friends & influence people”, p.17, Diamond Pocket Books Pvt Ltd

Flattery is telling the other person precisely what he thinks about himself.

Dale Carnegie
Thinking, Criticism, Flattery
Dale Carnegie (2016). “How to win friends & influence people”, p.33, Diamond Pocket Books Pvt Ltd

If you and I want to stir up a resentment tomorrow that may rankle across the decades and endure until death, just let us indulge in a little stinging criticism - no matter how certain we are that it is justified.

Dale Carnegie
Indulge In, Criticism, May
Dale Carnegie (2016). “How to win friends & influence people”, p.21, Diamond Pocket Books Pvt Ltd

The resentment that criticism engenders can demoralize employees, family members and friends, and still not correct the situation that has been condemned.

Dale Carnegie
Criticism, Resentment, Members
Dale Carnegie (2010). “How To Enjoy Your Life And Your Job”, p.68, Simon and Schuster

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