My father's voice had nevertheless remained untainted, inspiring, rebuking, granting or withholding approval. 'You do not work hard enough, Barry. You must… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
In modern political society it is probably a fact that national leadership can heighten foreign crises to the point where war becomes… — Arthur Ekirch Copy Share Image
A good teacher, after all, wields the authority of a parent with none of the psychological baggage. The best of them are… — Steve Almond Copy Share Image
Senator Dan Coates, one of the most respected members to have in the Senate, he can't get approved. How do you not… — Donald Trump Copy Share Image
A man doesn't require the approval of others. He's willing to follow his heart wherever it leads him. When a man is… — Steve Pavlina Copy Share Image
We young Filipinos are trying to make over a nation and must not halt in our march, but from time to time… — Jose Rizal Copy Share Image
The U.S. is re-establishing relations with Cuba. But before President Obama can lift the embargo, it will need approval from the Republican-controlled… — Jimmy Fallon Copy Share Image
The mother cannot expect her daughter to understand the mysteries of housekeeping without education. She should instruct them patiently, lovingly, and make… — Ellen G. White Copy Share Image
“External approval changes with the room, with the mood and with the projections others place onto you. Authenticity, on the other hand,… — Andreea Mighiu Copy Share Image
I don't mind bad stories when it's true, but we have an administration where the Democrats are making it very difficult. I… — Donald Trump Copy Share Image
Most urgently, women's identity must be premised upon our 'beauty' so that we will remain vulnerable to outside approval, carrying the vital… — Naomi Wolf Copy Share Image
The people who receive the most approval in life are the ones who care the least about it--so technically, if you want… — Wayne Dyer Copy Share Image
Until we become fully free, we put up a false front, a facade, to others for the purpose of winning the acceptance… — Lester Levenson Copy Share Image
I had a lot of guilt and shame when I was running from God, but nothing like when I was running for… — Jud Wilhite Copy Share Image
Any person, institution or organization that conveys bodies or parts of bodies into or out of the state for medical education or… — Charlie Crist Copy Share Image
Looking for approval or blaming others or feeling like a victim. Whenever I feel myself doing that I try to stop and… — Alanis Morissette Copy Share Image
When I started writing, I did have some idealised notion of my dad as a writer. But I have less and less… — Paul Theroux Copy Share Image
If anything, we should feel sorry for the people who want us to feel bad about ourselves, because they are the ones… — Ariana Grande Copy Share Image
As the inevitable discussion proceeds in the months ahead, this memo should provide both perspective and a reality check. President Bush's approval… — Matthew Dowd Copy Share Image
Getting things done in this country, if you want to build something, if you want to start a company, it's getting to… — Donald Trump Copy Share Image
Because I was from the Midwest and untrained, I was completely open and ready to try anything. Many of my classmates were… — Laila Robins Copy Share Image
At the heart of the matter of masculine excess is a great longing for the love and approval of a father, a… — Frank Pittman Copy Share Image
A being whose activities are associated with others has a social environment. What he does and what he can do depend upon… — John Dewey Copy Share Image
“It’s a dangerous thing to want everyone’s approval, Gabriella. You must be willing to stand firm and take the risk of being… — Elizabeth Musser Copy Share Image
The L.A. Times reports that al Qaeda terrorists have been traced to Iran, and President Bush is talking tough. In fact he… — Jay Leno Copy Share Image
It's not fair that our name can be used in any newspaper, any article connected with anything, and we can't really fight… — Diana Ross Copy Share Image
The scope of modern government in what it can and ought to accomplish for its people has been widened far beyond the… — William Howard Taft Copy Share Image
I'm so glad I'm not a dentist. How many times does someone say, 'Oh, Doc, it felt so good when you were… — Paula Deen Copy Share Image
Hollywood loves pre-validation. Even if someone has a property that was first published as a comic book that sold only 5,000 copies,… — David S. Goyer Copy Share Image
Writing is self-taught. Consulting other people only teaches you to depend on their reactions, which may or may not be legitimate. Quit… — Sue Grafton Copy Share Image
I think, often with Australian films, if an Australian film has been given the seal of approval by an offshore festival or… — Joel Edgerton Copy Share Image
Our parents will maybe sometimes when they are upset with us and we have been troublesome say something like "Mommy really doesn't… — Desmond Tutu Copy Share Image
It's not easy to find your own way when you believe that you need love, approval, appreciation, or anything from your family.… — Byron Katie Copy Share Image
I started to kiss him back, slower and clumsy where his had been sure, practiced. I was worried I was doing it… — J. Lynn Copy Share Image
“A balanced inner calmness radiates from a peaceful centre. It neither craves others' approval nor rejects others' presence. It neither pulls towards… — Donna Goddard Copy Share Image
“I, also, decided to get rid of the need of approval. That is a strong addiction, the need of approval, isn't it?… — Anonymous Copy Share Image
I don't need the approval of the press, but I just wish they'd stop the viciousness…I never felt sorry for people like… — Bill O'Reilly Copy Share Image
As long as the colored man look to white folks to put the crown on what he say . . . as… — August Wilson Copy Share Image
Fame is an illusive thing - here today, gone tomorrow. The fickle, shallow mob raises its heroes to the pinnacle of approval… — Henry Miller Copy Share Image
I definitely felt by the time I got to grad school - which was a great experience - I was like, 'What's… — Taylor Schilling Copy Share Image
