Franz Grillparzer Quotes

He only profits from praise who values criticism.

I'll never be immune to criticism, and that's okay, and I'm very comfortable with that.

I try not to get too low. I fight adversity as hard as I can fight it, not to get too low. When good things happen, I don't really embrace it. I just say it's a lucky day.

The final proof of greatness lies in being able to endure criticism without resentment.

I try not to be proud. I try to actively attack pride.

The easiest way to not believe your own hype is to not know what people are saying about you.

Those who desire to rise as high as our human condition allows, must renounce intellectual pride, the omnipotence of clear thinking, belief in the absolute power of logic.

I don't find it hard to stay humble.

You have to take criticism with a grain of salt because you're never going to please everybody.

Expecting to be wrong about most things most of the time brings, finally, the kind of humility that leads to peace. I think.

Humility, I have learned, must never be confused with meekness. Humility is being open to the ideas of others.

To know your limitations is the hallmark of a wise person.

No men are oftener wrong than those that can least bear to be so.

If you're open for praise, you have to be open to criticism.

I take the harsh criticism along with the compliments.

Everybody needs to lower his ego.

Pressure lets you know what kind of person you are.

Being humbled is a good thing.

I better be humble. I'm always checking myself.

I take constructive criticism really well.

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

sometimes knowing when to give up is the real test of character... -annabelle granger

Those who profit from adversity possess a spirit of humility and are therefore inclined to make the necessary changes needed to learn from their mistakes, failures, and losses. ... When we are focused too much on ourselves, we lose perspective. Humility allows us to regain perspective and see the big picture. ... Humility allows us to let go of perfection and keep trying.

I like the humility that comes from being hated. Hopefully some humility and compassion comes out of that.

Always keep your ego in check and not be afraid to listen. Listening is a great art form.