A creative life cannot be sustained by approval any more than it can be destroyed by criticism. — Will Self Copy Share Image
The spiritual leader will choose the hidden path of sacrificial service and approval of the Lord over the flamboyant self-advertising of the… — J. Oswald Sanders Copy Share Image
The right person will know your WORTH, and they won't reject you or act like you're not good enough for them. — Sonya Parker Copy Share Image
Face it: a nation that maintains a 72% approval rating on George W. Bush is a nation with a very loose grip… — Garrison Keillor Copy Share Image
Always listen to what your heart says and do not forget to what people around you is saying. Always remember, there are… — Allysa Palma Copy Share Image
“Shame without repentance doesn’t lose power when it is spoken, it only seeks approval.” — Shannon L. Alder 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
Some people need to suffer when they diet, it seems. Misery is a goal in itself, hunger a stamp of approval, hating… — Anonymous Copy Share Image
The U.S. fiscal union has worked, in no small part, by enabling subsidies to the Mississippis without requiring the approval of the… — Austan Goolsbee Copy Share Image
When we fall in love, we hope - both egotistically and altruistically - that we shall be finally, truly seen: judged and… — Julian Barnes Copy Share Image
The reason I gained so much weight in the first place and the reason I had such a sorry history of abusive… — Oprah Winfrey Copy Share Image
The tragedy for comedians is there's nothing more they want than to be liked. We desperately seek approval. It's almost like a… — Jimmy Carr Copy Share Image
We abandon the most important journey of our lives when we abandon desire. We leave our hearts by the side of the… — John Eldredge Copy Share Image
Forget conventionalisms; forget what the world thinks of you stepping out of your place; think your best thoughts, speak your best words,… — Susan B. Anthony Copy Share Image
When your power comes from others, on approval, you are their slave. Never sacrifice yourselves - never! Whoever urges you to self-sacrifice… — Tobias Wolff Copy Share Image
The visits Prime Minister Koizumi made to the Yasukuni Shrine, I believe, had nothing to do with approval ratings. He paid respects… — Shinzo Abe Copy Share Image
“Jusging by the sour glance she threw on me as she said this, I concluded that I represented those 'late changes' to… — Le Fanu Joseph Sheridan Copy Share Image
The Gospel Prayer In Christ, there is nothing I can do that would make You love me more, and nothing I have… — Anonymous Copy Share Image
Becoming more flexible, open-minded, having a capacity to deal with change is a good thing. But it is far from the whole… — Eda LeShan Copy Share Image
The first step in freeing yourself from social restrictions is the realization that there is no such thing as a safe code… — Harry Browne Copy Share Image
The man who can face vilification and disgrace, who can stand up against the popular current, even against his friends and his… — Alexander Berkman Copy Share Image
In the modern Christian attempt to take a stand as Christ did, and maybe for others, win the approval of the world,… — Criss Jami Copy Share Image
To live is a constant process of relating, so come on out of that shell of isolation and conclusion, and relate DIRECTLY… — Bruce Lee Copy Share Image
The more you surrender to the fear of someone's disapproval, the more you lose face in your own eyes, and the more… — Nathaniel Branden Copy Share Image
Obama has succeeded in descending even below George W. Bush in approval in the Arab world. It's minuscule, few percent. — Noam Chomsky Copy Share Image
The greatest weakness in the church today is that the servants of God keep looking over their shoulder for the approval of… — R. C. Sproul Copy Share Image
Humans yearn for bright lights, fame and approval. Ignoring the risk of blindness and death of ones respect. — Anonymous Copy Share Image
It made me feel that I had to work very hard, but I've always felt I had to work very hard to… — Zadie Smith Copy Share Image
The state and the church seldom approve of anything I do. I don't need their approval. I don't aspire to the heterosexual… — Jasmine Guy Copy Share Image
“When you release yourself from the need for approval and control you can stop punishing yourself and others.” — Bryant McGill Copy Share Image
Many parents make the mistake of giving love and approval to their children only when their children do something that they want… — Brian Tracy Copy Share Image
I try to be feminist in, like, I love myself and I don't need someone else's approval. — Amy Lee Copy Share Image
Until we accept and approve of ourselves, no amount of approval from others will keep us permanently secure. — Joyce Meyer Copy Share Image
When you come from where I come from, you're trying to get approval for something - you don't know what. — Ed O'Neill Copy Share Image
You make your work and you can't ask for approval when you're doing it. Otherwise, it's going to be untruthful in some… — Michael Gira Copy Share Image
There's a big difference between tolerance and approval, and I have no right to expect or demand the latter from anyone. — Norah Vincent Copy Share Image
Sometimes you read pilots and, understandably, they're doing such a frantic tap dance for approval. I get why - it's such an… — Zach Woods Copy Share Image
We really don't need the United Nations approval to act. When it comes to our security, we do not need anyones permission. — George W. Bush Copy Share Image
“Unlike men who needed approval, he didn’t speak loudly or use hyperbole. He simply was.” — Melanie Benjamin Copy Share Image
Spare yourself from seeking love, approval, or appreciation-from anyone. And watch what happens in reality, just for fun. — Byron Katie Copy Share Image
