“CONSULT, v.i. To seek another's disapproval of a course already decided on.” — Ambrose Bierce Copy Share Image
“Though I no longer liked him or respected him, the thought of his disapproval frightened me.” — Walter Kirn Copy Share Image
Disapproval of homosexuality cannot justify invading the houses, hearts and minds of citizens who choose to live their lives differently. — Harry A. Blackmun Copy Share Image
“Disapproval flashed across John's face. I wondered whether no one was supposed to touch me while he was in uniform, either.” — Jennifer Echols Copy Share Image
Imagine the choices you'd make if you had no fear-of falling, of losing, of being alone, of disapproval. — Martha Beck Copy Share Image
Expressions of disapproval are on a level of vulgarity that cannot be tolerated. The way to express disapproval is to do without… — Rudolf Bing Copy Share Image
You should resolve not to seek public approval of your private business, when you are not also prepared to accept public disapproval. — Judith Martin Copy Share Image
Don't look left nor right and never compete. Never. Watching the other guy is what kills all forms of energy. — Diana Vreeland Copy Share Image
I don't ask what Alex sees in him because I'm afraid my disapproval will make her latch on to him even more.… — Kaui Hart Hemmings Copy Share Image
Nowadays it's those hedonistic wastrels who pollute the air so that they can look at some pretty fish in the South Seas.… — Hans von Storch Copy Share Image
Many [of the Americans] polled showed a marked disapproval of the Wallonians, Danerians, and Pirenians. The fact that these minorities were invented… — Leo Rosten Copy Share Image
God has levels of willing and delighting. He wills and delights in things in different ways so that approval and disapproval can… — John Piper Copy Share Image
Over three-quarters of the American people are saying it's time to open up the debates. We have rejected these two candidates [Hillary… — Jill Stein Copy Share Image
“Looking down at someone you were, with total disapproval and denial, as a celebration. Celebrating the death of the last thing… — Sam Pink Copy Share Image
My daughter wants to throw a stone at a bad man. I stop her from throwing, shaking my head and giving her… — W. C. Fields Copy Share Image
In the future if my mother tries to shame me with her disapproval, I will let her know in no uncertain terms… — Susan Juby Copy Share Image
The very term ['mental disease'] is nonsensical, a semantic mistake. The two words cannot go together except metaphorically; you can no more… — E. Fuller Torrey Copy Share Image
In the spiritual domain, criticism is love turned sour... If criticism becomes a habit, it will destroy the moral energy of the… — Oswald Chambers Copy Share Image
Do women dress for men or women? I’ve always wondered why that eternally provocative question is put in terms of approval -… — Nancy Friday Copy Share Image
Sexual activity, for women, has a history of vulnerability, in a way it simply does not have for men. The mother has… — Terri E Apter Copy Share Image
The practice of assertiveness: being authentic in our dealings with others; treating our values and persons with decent respect in social contexts;… — Nathaniel Branden Copy Share Image
The desire to give advice is itself a symptom of disapproval; and further, it is usually the result of a desire to… — John William Mackail Copy Share Image
Success also requires the courage to risk disapproval. Most independent thought, new ideas, or endeavors beyond the common measure are greeted with… — Chin-Ning Chu Copy Share Image
When I dropped out [from a law school], everybody was disappointed... But I found that disappointing people is a good thing, because… — Demetri Martin Copy Share Image
Next to the disapproval of our friends, the approval of our enemies is most to be dreaded. — Octave Feuillet Copy Share Image
Disapproval is a very important factor in all progress. There has really never been any progress without it. — James Henry Breasted Copy Share Image
“Mrs Morton’s knitting needles tutting against each other in disapproval.” — Joanna Cannon Copy Share Image
“I am to provide these joys for her. I would rather have disapproval, I feel more worthy of it.” — Margaret Atwood Copy Share Image
“God would seem to be too occupied in being unable to take Her eyes off of us to spend any time raising… — Gregory Boyle Copy Share Image
You can't be a minority in this society without having someone express disapproval about affirmative action. — Sonia Sotomayor Copy Share Image
When Jazz broke through in England, I remember sneaking to listen on the radio much to my parent's disapproval. — Jeff Beck Copy Share Image
Yet it is the one essential, vital quality for those who seek to change a world which yields most painfully to change. — Robert Kennedy Copy Share Image
A war minister is able to force the adoption of any measure desired by the Camp or to block any measure that… — Sadao Araki Copy Share Image
Pornography: That which excites, whether from approval or disapproval. — Leonard Rossiter Copy Share Image
I can spot empty flattery and know exactly where I stand. In the end it's really only my own approval or disapproval… — Agnetha Faltskog Copy Share Image
But I found that disappointing people is a good thing, because disapproval is freedom. — Demetri Martin Copy Share Image
Anger is the ultimate troublemaker. I feel you can express a strong disapproval or dislike of an object without losing your temper. — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
The two enemies of the independent thinker: Society's disapproval and the individual's own sense of consistency. — Emerson Copy Share Image
I look around me and nowhere do I see a stamp of disapproval with which nature marked a woman's candid brow. — Franz Grillparzer Copy Share Image
Shyness is the fear of social disapproval or humiliation, while introversion is a preference for environments that are not overstimulating. Shyness is… — Susan Cain Copy Share Image