There is only one way to avoid criticism: do nothing, say nothing, and be nothing. - Elbert Green Hubbard

To avoid criticism say nothing, do nothing, be nothing.

One machine can do the work of fifty ordinary men. No machine can do the work of one extraordinary man.

The weaknesses of the many make the leader possible—and the man who craves disciples and wants followers is always more or less of a charlatan. The man of genuine worth and insight wants to be himself; and he wants others to be themselves, also. Discipleship is a degenerating process to all parties concerned. People who are able to do their own thinking should not allow others to do it for them.

The best service a book can render you is not to impart truth, but to make you think it out for yourself.