Barry Gibb Quotes

Critics can be your most important friend. I don't read criticism of my stuff only because when it's bad, it's rough-and when it's good, it's not good enough.

I was not used to criticism.

I prefer a good review. A bad review that dismisses us... I take it with a grain of salt. I go, 'Okay, they didn't even try.'

Criticism only hurts when there's some truth in it.

Every time I'd get a critique or some redirection, I'd always just take it very personally. Now I have no problem with it.

When a book of mine comes out, I instantly go hunting the net, not for praise, but for criticism, because that's how you learn, from people who don't have to be polite to you.

Critics only make you stronger. You have to look at what they are saying as feedback. Sometimes the feedback helps, and other times, it's just noise that can be a distraction.

I like criticism. It makes you strong.

There's room for role models who make mistakes.

I take the harsh criticism along with the compliments.

People criticising does spur you on. You are always going to get critics.

Some people, when they get criticism, they shy away from it.

If someone feels afraid to tell you honest criticism, then you're never going to improve.

We live surrounded by critics, so let them talk, let them criticize me as much as they want. Ultimately, that makes me a better player.

You have to accept the criticism but you also have to consider how much of what is said and written is actually true.

Generally I always take genuine criticism. It's part of football.

I take constructive criticism really well.

I had someone tell me I fell off, ooh I needed that.

I like people to come back and tell me what I did wrong. That's the kindest thing you can do.

If there is truth or merit in the criticism, try to learn from it. Otherwise, let it roll right off you.

Be sure to expose yourself to criticism: A fine polish requires an abrasive.

I can easily ignore my detractors and feel the people who respond favorably.

I take compliments and I take constructive criticism. Not everyone loves you. It's the way you react as a footballer. I use it all to make me play better.

I'm not critic-proof, and I still take it personally, but I take it less personally now.

If I read or listened to critics of our music, I'd have been discouraged a long time ago.