Quote by Johann von Goethe

Strike the dog dead, it's but a critic!

Strike the dog dead, it's but a critic!

Summary

This quote implies that critics hold no real value or significance and should be dismissed without any consideration. It suggests that critics are to be seen as insignificant and their opinions are not worth paying attention to or taken seriously. The phrase "strike the dog dead" expresses the idea of completely disregarding and eliminating any criticism, implying that it holds no merit.

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Criticism

By Johann von Goethe

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