I tend to think that those so swift to criticize tend to be a little envious that others have the courage to do what they wouldn't dare, or to achieve what they never could. But that might just be my experience.

[ Unfortunately, he has a lot of experience with criticism. ]

But it's good you've kept such a positive outlook about it, it seems. Most people would be bitter, for having to endure that. [ Not talking about himself there, nope.

As for that conclusion... It has a shadow briefly flitting through warm amber eyes as he takes a long drag of his wine, letting the sweet nutty flavor of it fill his mouth. ] I dunno. Some people have a time frame.