I never could get a proper job.
No amount of intelligence can save you from stupidity.
Criticism is part of being in the marketplace. If you can't take a bit of criticism, you shouldn't bother publishing a book.
I don't take much notice of reviews now - obviously you'd like to have straight worship but you're never going to get that.
Stay cool, and wait for opportunity.
A public role endures for the literary high-command, as sages and seers, speaking out on social and political issues.