You don't have to wait for anyone's approval to do things. You don't have to try to get a job and go… — Petra Collins Copy Share Image
The president is under 50 percent approval ratings in all the battleground states. So, you could say that President Obama is defying… — Mara Liasson Copy Share Image
Today I will let go of my need for approval and my need to be liked. Instead, I will choose to like… — Melody Beattie Copy Share Image
A meaningful life is not a popularity contest. Do what in your heart you believe to be the right thing, and you… — Marianne Williamson Copy Share Image
Indeed, girls can be so in need of social approval that they confuse harassment for acceptance--thinking that any attention is better than… — Leora Tanenbaum Copy Share Image
“I submit a body of facts which cannot be invalidated. My opinions may be doubted, denied, or approved, according as they conflict… — William Beaumont Copy Share Image
Scaremongering is an age-old political ritual. There are public officials who have benefited by playing up the 'hacker threat' so that they… — Charles Platt Copy Share Image
The simulated approval and affection with which parents and teachers are often urged to solve behavior problems are counterfeit. So are flattery,… — B. F. Skinner Copy Share Image
I always wanted to be an artist. I think I was just waiting on somebody to approve me and be like, "Oh,… — PJ Harvey Copy Share Image
Growing up in that fashion is a breeding ground for insecurity and doubt; it also leaves you questioning motives. It took me… — Damon Runyon Copy Share Image
The word 'Appreciation,' Means to be thankful and express admiration, Approval, or gratitude. It also means to grow or appreciate in value.… — Pacifiersucker Copy Share Image
We all seek approval, and our mother's seal is usually the most important. The nitty gritty is that we have to accept… — Beth Ditto Copy Share Image
Don't wait on approval, validation and likes from others - always give yourself the highest of approval ratings and work from there.… — Jody Watley Copy Share Image
Approval isn’t necessary. It’s nice when you get it, but it’s not going to stop us from being who we are. I… — Jared Leto Copy Share Image
A religious approach to marriage is the idea that if we work hard enough at something, we can earn the acceptance, approval,… — Tullian Tchividjian Copy Share Image
“This is how it works. You bust your ass. Not everything goes your way, and then, after a while, you get to… — Nina LaCour Copy Share Image
When we are set free from the bondage of pleasing others, when we are free from currying others'approval-then no one will be… — Kay Arthur Copy Share Image
“With that exchange, a cosmic shift took place. Amy made it clear that she wasn’t there to be cute. She wasn’t there… — Tina Fey Copy Share Image
“As long as you look for someone else to validate who you are by seeking their approval, you are setting yourself up… — Nic Sheff Copy Share Image
Fill your bowl to the brim and it will spill. Keep sharpening your knife and it will blunt. Chase after money and… — Laozi Copy Share Image
Who knows if John McCain could have won that presidential campaign [2008] in any circumstances when George W. Bush the outgoing Republican… — Rachel Maddow Copy Share Image
I believe that the polling data that shows people give Obama 53% approval, I happen to think the polls are right. I… — Rush Limbaugh Copy Share Image
I want a military funeral when I die—the bugler, the flag on the casket, the ceremonial firing squad, the hallowed ground… It… — Kurt Vonnegut Copy Share Image
The primary joy of life is acceptance, approval, the sense of appreciation and companionship of our human comrades. Many men do not… — Joshua L. Liebman Copy Share Image