Pg 87 Quotes

“You have to have that rare combination of thick skin and a tender heart. Most writers get it backward and have a tender skin and a thick heart... Every critic, however ill-informed, represents a point of view which is likely not limited to just him... Sometimes you will disagree with your critic, but you can always gain from him.”
― Douglas Wilson, Wordsmithy: Hot Tips for the Writing Life

“Criticism should be received as a kindness (Ps. 141:5).”
― Douglas Wilson, Wordsmithy: Hot Tips for the Writing Life