After all, one knows one's weak points so well, that it's rather bewildering to have the critics overlook them and invent others.

Summary

This quote suggests that individuals are well aware of their own flaws and vulnerabilities. The author finds it baffling that critics, instead of acknowledging these weaknesses, tend to create new criticisms or point out different flaws. It reflects a sense of frustration towards the perception of critics failing to accurately assess the true vulnerabilities of a person or their work. It highlights the irony of critics missing the mark and making up new criticisms rather than identifying the weaknesses that are already known.

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