Approves Quotes

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When a man says he approves of something in principle, it means he hasn't the slightest intention of carrying it out in practice. — Otto von Bismarck
He is a hypocrite who professes what he does not believe; not he who does not practice all he wishes or approves. — William Hazlitt
The Physician, by the study and inspection of urine and ordure, approves himself in the science; and in like sort should our author accustom and… — Alexander Pope
Thou shalt not covet; but tradition approves all forms of competition. — Arthur Hugh Clough
It is a wise child that knows its own father, and an unusual one that unreservedly approves of him. — Mark Twain
I know that it is a hopeless undertaking to debate about fundamental value judgements. For instance, if someone approves, as a goal, the extirpation of… — Albert Einstein
I never let anyone pluck, including myself, unless my mom approves. She guards my eyebrows. She's like the eyebrow police! — Isabelle Fuhrman
If my missus is there and she approves of the person I get to bite boobs - and necks. — Stephen Moyer
This is true religion, to approve what God approves, to hate what he hates, and to delight in what delights him — Charles Hodge
A brotherly person rejoices on my account when he approves me, but when he disapproves, he is loving me. To such people I will reveal… — Saint Augustine
In four ways ... should one who flatters be understood as a foe in the guise of a friend: He approves of his friend's evil… — Gautama Buddha
Wherever the bishop shall appear, let the multitude of also be, just as wherever Jesus Christ is, there is the catholic [i.e., universal] church. It… — Ignatius of Antioch
The genuine music lover may accept the carnal husk of opera to get at the kernel of actual music within, but that is no sign… — H. L. Mencken
It is particularly recommended, as a means of uniting the inhabitants of the village into one family, that while each faithfully adheres to the principles… — Robert Owen
We don't earn God's love; we receive it. We don't work for His approval; He approves us. — Dillon Burroughs
Theories of "natural law" and the "law of nations" are another excellent example of discussions destitute of all exactness. [...] "Natural law" is simply that… — Vilfredo Pareto
Conscience has nothing to do as lawgiver or judge; but is a witness against me if I do wrong, and which approves if I do… — Artur Phleps
If what the heart approves conforms to proper patterns, then even if one's desires are many, what harm would they be to good order? — Xunzi
Whatever God felt about anything, He still feels. Whatever He thought about anyone, He still thinks. Whatever He approved, He still approves. Whatever He condemned,… — Aiden Wilson Tozer
We are not to be so concerned about who approves or disapproves of us, but remember that God's approval is what counts. Those whom God… — Myles Munroe

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