"La seule chose pire que d'être critiqué est de ne pas être critiqué."
— Arkady Davidowitz
Simplified Meaning:
When people talk about you, it means they notice you and you are important enough to be the topic of their conversation. Even if what they say isn't always nice, at least it shows you matter. Think about famous people - they get a lot of attention and gossip, but that attention also helps them stay in the spotlight, which can be good for their careers. On the other hand, if no one talks about you, it feels like you are invisible or unimportant, which can be very lonely or discouraging. For example, in a classroom, a student who is always quiet and never gets noticed might feel left out, while a student who gets teased still gets attention and might have a chance to connect with others and show their true self. So, it's sometimes better to be talked about, even in a not-so-positive way, than to be completely ignored.
