Andrew W.K. Quotes

It is better to destroy one's own errors than those of others.

Find fault with thyself rather than with others.

Stop blaming the world—look inside!

Of course there is a lot of things you can work on and change and all that, but first I think you should look at yourself before you actually start trying to find excuse in the other people, whether it's going to be coach, physio, family, or whoever else is on your side.

I will chide no breather in the world but myself, against whom I know most faults.

I can't judge the way other people behave. I can only look at myself.

When a man points a finger at someone else, he should remember that four of his fingers are pointing at himself.

The superior man blames himself. The inferior man blames others.

Had we not faults of our own, we should take less pleasure in complaining of others.

A lot of times, women complain about men around them. It's not always someone else's fault. If you're the common denominator in 57 different relationships that didn't work out, then maybe, just maybe... it's you!

I'm my own severest critic, and I realize when I make mistakes.

My opinions and principles are subjects of just criticism. I put myself before the public voluntarily.

Be your own biggest critic. Don't let someone else beat you to constructive criticism.

The best critics of America are Americans.

It's easy for us to look at another country or another political party and say, 'Enough! Do better!'. It is a tougher conversation when the problem is in our own tent.

I know for a fact that I'm problematic. I shouldn't be looked to for any kind of guidance.

I do not take to the field to defend myself from certain criticisms. If I do, in this kind of career, it is because I'm very self-critical.

I'm not saying I'm perfect. But I'm someone who analyses and reflects on what I do, whether it's in keeping with the ethics that I talk about in public. That's how I've been all my life.

I have always been very critical of myself and I like the people around me to be critical too.

Be your own worst critic. When things go wrong it's tempting to shift the blame. Don't. Accept responsibility. People will appreciate it, and you will find out what you're capable of.

It is better to point out your own mistakes than have somebody else do it.

Before thou reprehend another, take heed thou art not culpable in what thou goest about to reprehend. He that cleanses a blot with blotted fingers makes a greater blur.

All of us should be much more humble and contrite when we point the finger at somebody else, because four more fingers are pointing back at us.

Every man is the architect of his own life. He builds it just the way he wants it. However, after he has built what he wants, he sometimes decides that he doesn't like what he has built and looks for someone or something to blame instead of changing himself.

To accuse others for one's own misfortunes is a sign of want of education. To accuse oneself shows that one's education has begun. To accuse neither oneself nor others shows that one's education is complete.