the way to wean any one from a desire is not by condemnation of it. — Miles Franklin 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
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
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
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
Next to the disapproval of our friends, the approval of our enemies is most to be dreaded. — Octave Feuillet 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
“Though I no longer liked him or respected him, the thought of his disapproval frightened me.” — Walter Kirn 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
The vehemence with which certain critics have chosen not simply to criticize what I've written, but to challenge my writing this story… — Joyce Maynard Copy Share Image
The two majority candidates right now, the Democratic and Republican candidates,[Donald] Trump and [Hillary] Clinton, are the most disliked and untrusted Presidential… — Jill Stein Copy Share Image
Most people think everybody feels about them much more violently than they actually do; they think other people's opinions of them swing… — F. Scott Fitzgerald Copy Share Image
My theory is that one needs to be loved completely, unconditionally, and unfettered by parental disapproval, if one is to get happily… — Arabella Weir 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
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
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
When we touch the center of sorrow, when we sit with discomfort without trying to fix it, when we stay present to… — Pema Chodron Copy Share Image
Ignorance, as well as disapproval for the natural restraints placed on market excesses that capitalism and sound markets impose, cause our present… — Ron Paul Copy Share Image
Seventy-five percent of voters now [in September 2016], according to the latest poll, want third-party candidates included in the debate. We have… — Jill Stein 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
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
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
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
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
“Master Richard!” Hunch’s voice was not loud, but it expressed volumes of scandalized disapproval. Mairelon paused and looked up. “What is it?”… — Patricia C. Wrede 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
You risked your life, but what else have you ever risked? Have you risked disapproval? Have you ever risked economic security? Have… — Tom Robbins Copy Share Image
“Too many children live with the feeling that they are not accepted for who they are, that, somehow, they are “disappointing” their… — Myla Kabat-Zinn Copy Share Image
There is a tendency under capitalism system to reduce everything to a kind of commodity fetish, and this order tends to promote… — Bruce LaBruce Copy Share Image
“What should worry us is not the number of people who oppose us, but how good their reasons are for doing so.… — Alain de Botton 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