“Pay no attention to the criticism of men who have never themselves written a notable work. --Ezra Pound”
“Don't bow down to critics who have not themselves written great masterpieces.”
“Pay no attention to what the critics say. A statue has never been erected in honor of a critic.”
“Accept criticism. If you do not offer your work for criticism and accept that criticism, meaning give it serious thought and attention, then you will never improve.”
“Q: What is wrong with the world?A: Everybody pays attention to pictures of things. Nobody pays attention to things themselves.”
“To pay attention, this is our endless and proper work.”