Sweet is the voice of a sister in the season of sorrow.
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You know who the critics are? The men who have failed in literature and art.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Critics are often those who have not succeeded in creative fields themselves.
In this quote, Benjamin Disraeli suggests that critics of literature and art are usually individuals who have not achieved success in these areas themselves, implying that their opinions may stem from jealousy or inadequacy rather than true understanding or expertise. This perspective challenges the authority of critics and emphasizes that the voice of experience and accomplishment should hold more weight in discussions about art and literature.
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In practice
Example use cases
In a discussion about art criticism, one might say, 'As Benjamin Disraeli pointed out, critics often lack the experience of creating art themselves.'
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