• Neither praise or blame is the object of true criticism. Justly to discriminate, firmly to establish, wisely to prescribe, and honestly to award. These are the true aims and duties of criticism.

  William Gilmore Simms
  American poet, novelist and historian
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Subjects in these quotes:

1. discriminate
2. establish
3. prescribe
4. honestly
5. firmly
6. wisely

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Neither praise or blame is the object of true criticism. Justly to discriminate, firmly to establish, wisely to prescribe, and honestly to award. These are the true aims and duties of criticism. by : William Gilmore Simms

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