Approbation Quotes

43 Approbation quotes by 38 unique authors

Nothing indeed can be a stronger presumption of falsehood than the approbation of the multitude. — David Hume
We ask advice but we mean approbation. — Charles Caleb Colton
Work and thou canst escape the reward; whether the work be fine or course, planting corn or writing epics, so only it be honest work,… — Ralph Waldo Emerson
Man's first care should be to avoid the reproaches of his own heart, and next to escape the censures of the world. If the last… — Joseph Addison
There is an honesty which is but decided selfishness in disguise. The person who will not refrain from expressing his or her sentiments and manifesting… — Arthur Helps
It appears evident, therefore, that those actions only can truly be called virtuous, and deserving of moral approbation, which the agent believed to be right,… — Thomas Reid
Ultimately a highly complex sentiment, having its first origin in the social instincts, largely guided by the approbation of our fellow-men, ruled by reason, self-interest,… — Charles Darwin
Man and his deed are two distinct things. Whereas a good deed should call forth approbation and a wicked deed dis-approbation, the doer of the… — Mahatma Gandhi
The chief arguments that are urged against an established religion, may be used with equal force against an established charity. The dissenter submits, that no… — Herbert Spencer
Our part is to pursue with steadiness what is right, turning neither to right nor left for the intrigues or popular delusions of the day,… — Thomas Jefferson
Utopias are presented for our inspection as a critique of the human state. If they are to be treated as anything but trivial exercises of… — William Golding
The Cross is the approbation of our existence, not in words, but in an act so completely radical that it caused God to become flesh… — Pope Benedict XVI
If you have a grateful heart (which is a miracle amongst you statesmen), show it by directing the bearer to the best wine in town,… — John Wilmot
You are undoubtedly acquainted with my Reputation, and as for my Penmanship it must speak for itself; this is to desire your Approbation to keep… — Eli Whitney
Do not make yourself the subject of remarks either by being overdressed or by dressing in a lax, untidy manner. Act as though you knew… — Ellen G. White
They [the Persians] are accustomed to deliberate on matters of the highest moment when warm with wine; but whatever they in this situation may determine… — Herodotus
Mankind are divided into sects, and individuals think very differently on religious subjects, from the purest motives; and that gracious common Parent, who loves all… — Joseph Lancaster
Nothing is more common than mutual dislike, where mutual approbation is particularly expected. — Samuel Johnson
Praise the slightest improvement and praise every improvement. Be hearty in your approbation and lavish in your praise. — Dale Carnegie
If the public are bound to yield obedience to laws to which they cannot give their approbation, they are slaves to those who make such… — Samuel Adams
To lose the approbation of my dog is a thing too horrible to contemplate. — Barbara Dana
It comes to pass oft that a terrible oath, with a swaggering accent sharply twanged off, gives manhood more approbation than ever proof itself would… — William Shakespeare
If, in my retirement to the humble station of a private citizen, I am accompanied with the esteem and approbation of my fellow citizens, trophies… — Thomas Jefferson
We must not in the course of public life expect immediate approbation and immediate grateful acknowledgment of our services. But let us persevere through abuse… — Benjamin Franklin
Attention and respect give pleasure, however late, or however useless. But they are not useless, when they are late, it is reasonable to rejoice, as… — Samuel Johnson

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