It is definitely not the critic who counts

A culture of narcissism slogan

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This aphorism is taken from the famous quote, known as "The Man in the Arena," was said by ⁠Theodore Roosevelt during a speech at the Sorbonne in Paris on April 23, 1910. Even though most recognise the quote, and nod wisely, the critic still has much power - supercharged by social media. It’s time society woke up.

Riley Chance

If you’re looking for: a genius, a thought leader, a transformational change agent or societal visionary, then you’re on the wrong site. Be careful though, as Tarantino’s character in Reservoir Dogs Nice Guy Eddie observed - ‘just because they say it, now that don't necessarily make it fucking so.’

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