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It is easier to criticize, but difficult to Improve! – Moral Story

By Ali - Admin on May 18, 2011 in ar, Attitude, Moral, Story

Once upon a time there was a painter who had just completed his course. He took 3 days and painted beautiful scenery. He wanted people’s opinion about his caliber and painting skills.

He put his creation at a busy street-crossing. And just down below a board which read -“I have painted this piece. Since I’m new to this profession I might have committed some mistakes in my strokes etc. Please put a cross wherever you see a mistake.”

While he came back in the evening to collect his painting he was completely shattered to see that whole canvass was filled with Xs (crosses) and some people had even written their comments on the painting.

Disheartened and broken completely he ran to his master’s place and burst into tears.

This young artist was breathing heavily and master heard him saying” I’m useless and if this is what I have learnt to paint I’m not worth becoming a painter. People have rejected me completely. I feel like dying”

Master smiled and suggested “My Son, I will prove that you are a great artist and have learnt flawless painting. Do as I say without questioning it. It will work.”

Young artist reluctantly agreed and two days later early morning he presented a replica of his earlier painting to his master. Master took that gracefully and smiled.

“Come with me.” master said.

They reached the same street-square early morning and displayed the same painting exactly at the same place. Now master took out another board which read -“Gentlemen, I have painted this piece. Since I’m new to this profession I might have committed some mistakes in my strokes etc. I have put a box with colors and brushes just below. Please do a favor. If you see a mistake, kindly pick up the brush and correct it.”

Master and disciple walked back home.

They both visited the place same evening. Young painter was surprised to see that actually there was not a single correction done so far. Next day again they visited and found painting remained untouched. The painting was kept there for a month but no correction came in!

Moral of the story:

It is easier to criticize, but difficult to Improve!

So don’t get carried away or judge yourself by someone else’s criticism and feel depressed.

Judge yourself, you are the best judge!

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25 Responses to It is easier to criticize, but difficult to Improve! – Moral Story

naeem December 21, 2014 at 12:03 PM #

true indeed
Farouk Kamal October 29, 2014 at 7:07 PM #

It is easy to say words, but it is difficult to fulfill them.
Syed Maroof September 5, 2014 at 1:27 PM #

I strongly need this moral, because everytime I try to present a solution to some community problem, the pessimistic people come with a defect in it.
- Sana - Editor FFJ September 6, 2014 at 2:41 PM #
  
  Really good to know that the story is of benefit to you.
Wasim June 23, 2014 at 1:08 PM #

Its touch to my heart, very heart touchy
muhammadakbarmy April 7, 2014 at 6:56 PM #

Very Nice
muhammadakbarmy April 7, 2014 at 6:55 PM #

True. Thank You
Prof.Dr.Latha May 27, 2013 at 6:15 PM #

I am ardent follower of most of your emails which is really very interesting. Thanks. Your efforts are appreciated and will be remembered.
Regards,Dr.Latha
- Ali - Admin May 29, 2013 at 7:40 PM #
  
  THanks a lot Prof.
Pritpal Singh Jhutti November 22, 2012 at 6:38 PM #

wow Sara that was really Elegant.
very good.
Thank You
- Ali - Admin November 23, 2012 at 12:07 AM #
  
  Thanks Pritpal!
Sameera Basha November 22, 2012 at 12:53 PM #

Needed a boost! got one! that to a good one….
Thank you Sara

Life is full of imperfections that to because we dont have regular format to lead it. To top it all people around us crticize us ignoring their own imperfections.

We should not let their comments exploit us and make the damage even worse. At the same time rectify our own faults as much as possible.

Thank you for sharing it with us.
Regards
Sameera
- Ali - Admin November 23, 2012 at 12:09 AM #
  
  Welcome Sameera.
  Have a nice day !
mamoona sakhi October 15, 2012 at 3:49 PM #

no doubt we people are very open to criticize others but no one can provide a better alternate.
Zafar Iqbal September 20, 2012 at 5:57 PM #

So true. All armchair thinkers will never get up to do anything worthwhile; and only criticise everyone doing anything.
Ian September 16, 2012 at 11:40 AM #

Completely Agree. Pointing at others faults is easy but helping them improve is tough.
Aloo2 August 30, 2012 at 3:15 PM #

I did the same,,,Painted my x- wife face and named it ( MY X WIFE ) and put it at the same location and did exactly what the master say…
Second day all I could read is —well done—NICE WORK
Sara,,kindly tell me what people prized …the painting or the divorce??
Wasim August 18, 2012 at 1:11 PM #

cricizm in life is good but only from those who help us to improve.
Sonah August 13, 2012 at 1:25 PM #

It is also a reality that you can never satisfy everybody. So , do your best and leave the rest, if you do not want to be shattered, as the young artist in the story.
zineb July 2, 2012 at 2:16 PM #

Nice story, keep it on 🙂
zineb July 2, 2012 at 2:16 PM #

Nice story, keep on 🙂
jamil May 19, 2012 at 8:58 PM #

A nice story with great lesson
A.G.Meghany May 19, 2012 at 11:55 AM #

this story is the real picture of the people living in our world
bualmo May 11, 2012 at 7:01 AM #

i could have thought of that before i quit my former assignment
Afrozebibi May 18, 2011 at 10:30 AM #

Very true!!! I like it, thanks Sara.