Quote by Sir Laurence Olivier

No matter how well you perform there's always somebody of intelligent opinion who thinks it's lousy.

No matter how well you perform there's always somebody of in

Summary

This quote implies that no matter how successful or talented you are, there will always be individuals with different perspectives who believe your work is inadequate or unimpressive. It highlights the subjectivity of opinions and reminds us not to rely too heavily on others' judgments when evaluating our own performance. Instead, it encourages us to focus on self-improvement and ensure that we are satisfied with our accomplishments, irrespective of the dissenting views of some.

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Criticism

By Sir Laurence Olivier

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