Disapproval is a very important factor in all progress. There has really never been any progress without it. — James Henry Breasted Copy Share Image
Approval is a greater motivator than disapproval, but we have to disapprove on occasion when we correct. It’s necessary. I make corrections… — John Wooden 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
Collective judgment of new ideas is so often wrong that it is arguable that progress depends on individuals being free to back… — W. Arthur Lewis Copy Share Image
The heart wants what the heart wants," she says, somewhat cryptically. I purse my lips in disapproval. "You'd think the heart would… — Candace Bushnell 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
“Looks like Faye's doing a little extracurricular activity," a voice behind her murmured, and Cassie turned gratefully. Nick nodded at the guy… — L.J. Smith Copy Share Image
The sooner we all learn to make a decision between disapproval and censorship, the better off society will be... Censorship cannot get… — Granville Hicks 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
“If you can't set a better example for progress, don't show disapproval against the worse tradition!” — Israelmore Ayivor Copy Share Image
Those who feel guilty contemplating "betraying" the tradition they love by acknowledging their disapproval of elements within it should reflect on the… — Anonymous Copy Share Image
Literature, like magic, has always been about the handling of secrets, about the pain, the destruction, and the marvelous liberation that can… — Michael Chabon Copy Share Image
I cannot but say a word and look my disapproval when I hear that my country is spending millions for war and… — Helen Keller Copy Share Image
When there's someone who's dead and then someone does something that that person would not have liked, they say that that person… — Demetri Martin Copy Share Image
While foreign competitors, French or Japanese or German, merrily bid for contracts abroad, American companies find themselves tangled in a web of… — Elliott Abrams Copy Share Image
the way to wean any one from a desire is not by condemnation of it. — Miles Franklin Copy Share Image
When we let others control us by the threat of disapproval and rejection, we give up far too much of ourselves and… — George Robinson Copy Share Image
Change is freedom, change is life. It's always easier not to think for oneself. Find a nice safe hierarchy and settle in.… — Anonymous Copy Share Image
“Whenever they are condemning weaves or breast implants, some people speak so passionately that their false teeth almost fall out.” — Mokokoma Mokhonoana Copy Share Image
“Philosophy had supplied Socrates with convictions in which he had been able to have rational, as opposed to hysterical, confidence when faced… — Alain de Botton Copy Share Image
I've been quoting the book [on Peter Sutcliffe] constantly in rehearsals. Some members of the cast have stated their disapproval that it… — Antony Sher 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
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