Send me no more reviews of any kind. - I will read no more of evil or good in that line. - Walter Scott has not read a review of himself for thirteen years.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The author refuses to read any more reviews, good or bad, noting that Walter Scott has avoided reviewing himself for years.
- In plain terms
- He won’t read any reviews, and Scott hasn’t reviewed himself.
- What can you take from it?
- Avoid over‑reliance on external opinions.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When do you need external feedback?
- How can you balance self‑trust with critique?
Another view
Some feedback can be valuable for growth.
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