Quotes About Approval

But not all books must be universally approved or applauded to bring meaning; books are, ultimately, the most personal of media. They can be important to only one person or to only a few people, and yet because of that they still have tremendous influence.

have you ever noticed how the one who wants to please never does?

She'd always been eager to please – part of her problem.

I mean, I don't think the Facebook merger with WhatsApp and Instagram should have been approved. But I'm not for reflexively breaking up tech companies.

I always have strong urges to sabotage myself. Whenever someone says they like something about my music, I tend to not want to do that anymore. It's not even that I don't like it anymore: it's that I keep trying to find ways for people to dislike me.

Whenever we approve, we can find a hundred good reasons to justify our approbation. Whenever we dislike, we can find a thousand to justify our dislike.

Whenever I walk out on a stage, I'm begging for affection.

Whenever you feel down, you can check on Twitter and feel better about yourself, because it's only people who like you.

We should welcome applause whenever it comes.

Whenever I do a deal I always have the right of approval.

Go where you're celebrated, not tolerated. I'm celebrated in Detroit.

My dad's my biggest fan. When I went to college, my dad came into my life in full-on dad mode. I was doing comedy, and he was so excited for my comedy, whereas my mom wasn't. So we bonded through comedy.

In theater and dance, I was trying to win someone's approval, trying to get in, trying to be good. It felt out of my control, whereas music suddenly felt like this free expression. It was fun.

The role at the DCCC as well as the role of chief deputy whip - I wouldn't be where I am in those spots if it were not for the speaker's approval.

I want everyone to whistle when I come on screen. However, even if that doesn't happen, I hope people like my work.

The fans are always right. If they whistle or jeer someone, it's because they want him to be effective.

Michelle Obama has gone from political skeptic to political partner to a woman with a White House agenda of her own, and an approval rating higher than the president's.

In 1971, near the middle of Nixon's first term, he approved a plan to install a White House taping system as a way of preserving an accurate chronicle of important discussions and decisions. Except for Nixon, three aides, and the Secret Service, no one knew about the listening devices.

What do you prefer? A prime minister obsessed with being popular, or a prime minister who does the job?

They that approve a private opinion, call it opinion; but they that dislike it, heresy; and yet heresy signifies no more than private opinion.

I really don't mind what people assume about me. I really think that my brain is my private thing. I don't need the approval of people. I don't need people to think I'm intelligent. And I'm not that intelligent.

It's always nice to be praised, and insofar as a prize is a form of praise, you're glad when you get it.

I don't value prizes of any sort.

When you please others in hopes of being accepted, you lose you self-worth in the process.