Constructive criticism is about finding something good and positive to soften the blow to the real critique of what really went on.
- Paula AbdulI`m not a traditional politician, and I have a sense of humor. I`ll try to soften it and become boring, maybe even very boring, but I`m not sure if I`ll be able to.
- Silvio BerlusconiMusic has charms to soothe the savage breast To soften rocks, or bend a knotted oak.
- William CongreveThe best way to win against the intolerable is to tolerate them, for this they have seldom dealt with. Your indulgence may soften their malice and open their eyes to more honorable ways.
- Alan AdlerWriters sometimes give up what is most strange and wonderful about their writing - soften their roughest edges - to accommodate themselves toward a group response.
- Amanda HillierDo not let your bachelor ways crystallize so that you can`t soften them when you come to have a wife and a family of your own.
- Andrea AumaitreThrough humor, you can soften some of the worst blows that life delivers. And once you find laughter, no matter how painful your situation might be, you can survive it.
- Bill CosbyMusic hath charms to soothe a savage breast, To soften rocks, or bend a knotted oak.
- William Congreve