Quote by Alfred Whitney Griswold

It is a barren kind of criticism which tells you what a thing is not.

It is a barren kind of criticism which tells you what a thin

Summary

This quote by Oscar Wilde signifies that harsh criticism that only focuses on pointing out the negative aspects or what something is not lacks depth and understanding. It suggests that genuine criticism should provide constructive feedback and offer insights into what something actually is. Merely emphasizing the flaws without providing any valuable perspective is unproductive and unhelpful.

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Criticism

By Alfred Whitney Griswold

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