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Its not a gift of mine, but one given to me, to be able to criticise myself and not be crushed, by myself or by others
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"It's not a gift of mine, but one given to me, to be able to criticise myself and not be crushed, by myself or by others"

- John Malkovich

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This quote by John Malkovich talks to the significance of self-criticism and resilience. It suggests that the capability to be honest with oneself and to take criticism from others without being squashed is a gift, however not one that we are born with. Rather, it is something that we need to find out and cultivate. This quote motivates us to be truthful with ourselves and to take criticism from others without letting it define us. It likewise reminds us that we have the power to select how we react to criticism, which we can use it to progress variations of ourselves. By finding out to be self-critical and resistant, we can end up being more positive and successful in our lives.

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John Malkovich This quote is written / told by John Malkovich somewhere between December 9, 1953 and today. He was a famous Actor from USA. The author also have 23 other quotes.

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