taking criticism

compliment

is important --- the man who can't take a word of criticism hears it the most.

The man who can't take a word of criticism hears it the most.

is difficult --- it wouldn't be so hard to take if it weren't so often right.

Criticism wouldn't be so hard to take if it weren't so often right.

is vital --- if you are afraid of criticism, you'll die doing nothing.

If you are afraid of criticism, you'll die doing nothing.

is tied to maturity --- if you're not mature enough to take criticism, you're too immature for praise.

If you're not mature enough to take criticism, you're too immature for praise.

is difficult --- it's a rare person who wants to hear what he doesn't want to hear.

It's a rare person who wants to hear what he doesn't want to hear.

is difficult --- a thick skin is a gift from God.

Criticism A thick skin is a gift from God.