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Quotes About Approval

I like my name," Boulder announced, obviously unaware that he had done anything unusual. "Can I keep it?" The Clan leader paused for a couple of heartbeats. Finally, to Yellowfang's surprise, he nodded. "Very well. From this time on you will be known as Boulder.
~ Erin Hunter
I knew Samantha wasn't going to approve.
~ Ernest Cline
L0hengrin saw me noticing this and nodded her approval. But she didn't say anything
~ Ernest Cline
I was never awarded an individual decoration, but the simple, sincere personal remarks of approval by my veteran comrade that night after Peleliu were like a medal to me. I have carried them in my heart with great pride and satisfaction ever since.
~ Eugene B. Sledge
Why? Because the Master won't ever walk out and fail to return. If he works severely, he also works tenderly. His stockpiles of loyal love are immense. He takes no pleasure in making life hard, in throwing roadblocks in the way: 34-36 Stomping down hard on luckless prisoners, Refusing justice to victims in the court of High God, Tampering with evidence— the Master does not approve of such things.
~ Eugene H. Peterson
Mother: "He made me feel like I wasn't really a writer if I wasn't published. It was as if my poetry didn't mean anything unless it was accepted by someone else." After
~ Eula Biss
Your very silence shows you agree.
~ Europides
When the FDA forces an old drug off the market, patients have very little say in the matter. Patients have even less of a say when the FDA chooses not to approve a new drug. Instead, we are supposed to rely on the FDA's judgment and be grateful. But can the FDA really make a choice that is appropriate for everyone? Of course not.
~ Alex Tabarrok
It's nice when you know the crowd are on your side. I can only repay them by working my hardest when I do get on and trying to impress them.
~ Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain
I don't want people to say, 'So, what do you think about that Cher?' and for them to reply, 'She's okay.' Okay is not good enough. I want them to either love me or to completely despise me - I mean, call me all the names under the sun. I love it.
~ Cher Lloyd
In November 2004, U.S. occupation forces launched their second major attack on the city of Falluja. The press reported major war crimes instantly, with approval.
~ Noam Chomsky
Ideally, I'd like to have a movie that people like and makes money.
~ Christopher McQuarrie
It's always good to get compliments from your idol.
~ Trent Alexander-Arnold
Everyone wants to be liked; everyone wants approval. No one likes being ignored.
~ Daniel Mallory Ortberg
Coming from an immigrant background, where a lot of parents don't want their kids to be comedians, success was just showing my mom that I could make a living. I was like, if I can get my mom off my back, that was my success.
~ Maz Jobrani
When the government undertakes or approves a major project such as a dam or highway project, it must make sure the project's impacts, environmental and otherwise, are considered. In many cases, NEPA gives the public its only opportunity to be heard about the project's impact on their community.
~ Frances Beinecke
I've been in things that have impressed people and they've come up to congratulate you but in a kind of, you-must-think-you're-really-special way.
~ Elizabeth McGovern
After a certain point, most people, including editors, will tell you everything you do is great.
~ Ken Follett
I'm much more indecisive and a people-pleaser than someone who's willing to step into the firing line.
~ Andrew Lincoln
Optimism approves of everything, submits to everything, believes everything; it is the virtue above all of the taxpayer.
~ bernanos georges ii
But are we to accept a form of government which we do not entirely approve of, merely in hopes that it will be administered well? Does not every man know, that nothing is more liable to be abused than power. Power, without a check, in any hands, is tyranny;
~ Bernard Bailyn
The fundamental defect of fathers is that they want their children to be a credit to them.
~ Bertrand Russell
We all seek approval, and our mother's seal is usually the most important. The nitty gritty is that we have to accept ourselves, even if it is just to be ready for the next cut-down. Mom's blessing or not.
~ Beth Ditto
She couldn't argue with that. "I'll
~ Beverly Lewis