It is better to praise than ridicule
It is better to praise someone than ridicule them, in every circumstance. You both get a lot more from the praising.
You can choose what words from others that you let into your heart. Don’t let bad ones in and certainly don’t believe them – you’re the only expert on yourself and know what’s right and what’s wrong.
The difference between who you are and who you want to be…is what you do. It is your action that will change the world.