Gustave Flaubert Quotes

If there's one thing I can't stand, it's not being noticed.

You cannot have adoration without being criticized.

Know that the amount of criticism you receive may correlate somewhat to the amount of publicity you receive.

I believe it’s my best effort, but it’s not immediately popular.

Negative or positive attention - I think it's all great.

Praise those of your critics for whom nothing is up to standard.

I enjoy being recognized. I'll be very sad if people stop recognizing me. I'll be very sad if I'm not interviewed, because that's a very amazing process.

I've received a lot of compliments. People come right up to me on the street. They recognize me.

I wanted nothing else than to make the object as perfect as possible.

I am easily satisfied with the very best.

The more one has seen of the good, the more one asks for the better.

Well, you know, I mean, she was so wonderful, and she really played the role to perfection.

I can take a lot of pats on the back. I love it when I get admiring letters from people. And, of course, I'd love it if the critics would notice me, too.

What is once well done is done forever.

It is a huge honour to be recognised as the world's best commentator, particularly against so many sporting greats.

I don't mind what the critics say, so long as I get some reaction. The worst thing is to be ignored.

Appreciation is a wonderful thing: It makes what is excellent in others belong to us as well.

When you do good work, people will notice you.

Fans don't boo nobodies.

You're going to have haters and you're going to have lovers.

You pick up some fans and a handful of haters along the way.

Except that awards are competitive, which is a negative thing, they are wonderful for singling out deserving individuals and bringing their work to the attention of many potential readers who might otherwise have been totally unaware of them.

It's all about perfection, isn't it?

I think my father is nearly perfect. I think he's quite handsome, except a bit fat.

Creativity is merely a plus name for regular activity. Any activity becomes creative when the doer cares about doing it right, or better.