5 Derek R. Audette Quotes on Criticism

Derek R. Audette quotes on criticism

7. Many people tell me that my poetry is awful. And, for the life of me, I can't decide if they are right, or just stupid.

12. I can never fathom it when people say things like 'I can't understand abstract art!' Or: 'Abstract art is junk!' Or: 'Abstract art isn't as valid as realism!' My question to them is always: 'You like music don't you?'

18. When the established members of academia start becoming vocal as to how poor your art is, then you know you're on to something.

29. If you're going to condemn a people based on the actions of the worst of its ranks; take a good look at the worst of your people first and judge yourself.

42. One of the biggest differences between liberalism and conservativism these days, is that conservativism isn't what conservativism should be, and liberalism is what liberalism ought not to be.