"As much as we seek approval, we dread condemnation"

Approval, Emotion, Society, Validation

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"As much as we seek approval, we dread condemnation"

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"I can spot empty flattery and know exactly where I stand. In the end it's really only my own approval or disapproval that means anything."

Agnetha Faltskog, Swedish Musician

Approval, End, Flattery

"Spanking and verbal criticism have become, to many parents, more important tools of child rearing than approval."

Phil Donahue, American Entertainer

Approval, Criticism, Parents, Tools

"I'm on the patch right now. Where it releases small dosages of approval until I no longer crave it, and then I'm gonna rip it off."

Ellen DeGeneres, American Comedian

Approval, Now, Right

"That does not mean that we must forego just and fair criticism, or refrain from opposition to policies which are debatable or which do not command our approval."

Bainbridge Colby, American Public Servant

Approval, Criticism, Opposition

"But I'm not worried about seeking out the approval of others - that high school thing of joining the club."

Stephan Jenkins, American Musician

Approval, School

"The pursuit of approval usually ends in disaster."

Chris Morris, British Critic

Approval, Disaster, Pursuit

"Those whose approval you seek most give you the least."

Maurice Chevalier, French Actor

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"Approval or blame will follow in the world to come."

Franz Schubert, Austrian Composer

Approval, Blame, Will, World

"Giving jazz the Congressional seal of approval is a little like making Huck Finn an honorary Boy Scout."

Melvin Maddocks, American Journalist

Approval, Giving, Jazz

"As much as we thirst for approval we dread condemnation."

Hans Selye, Canadian Scientist

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Explore more quotes by Dale Carnegie

"It never hurts a fool to appear before anaudience, for his capacity is not a capacity for feeling."

Performance, Audience, Fear, Exposure

"Let's realise that criticisms are like homing pigeons. They always return home. Let's realise that the person we are going to correct and condemn will probably justify himself o herself, and condemn us in return."

Meaning, Criticism, Behavior, Reflection, Truth

"You can close more business in two months by becoming interested in other people than you can in two years by trying to get people interested in you."

Leadership, Business, People, Months, Trying

"Do the thing you fear to do and keep on doing it... that is the quickest and surest way ever yet discovered to conquer fear."

Strength, Fear

"If you're wrong, admit it!"

Accountability, Humility, Truth, Responsibility

"If you argue and rankle and contradict, you may achieve a victory sometimes; but it will be an empty victory because you will never get your opponent's good will."

Conflict, Resolution, Peace, Emotion

"All of us tend to put off living. We are all dreaming of some magical rose garden over the horizon instead of enjoying the roses that are blooming outside our windows today."

Life, Delay, Reality, Present

"Many people think that if they were only in some other place or had some other job they would be happy. Well that is doubtful. So get as much happiness out of what you are doing as you can and don't put off being happy until some future date."

Happiness, Present, Mindset, Life

"If you can't sleep, then get up and do something instead of lying there worrying. It's the worry that gets you, not the lack of sleep."

Wisdom, Lying, Sleep, Worry

"Could my opponents be right? Partly right? Is there truthor merit in their position or argument? Is my reaction onethat will relieve the problem, or will it just relieve any frustration? Will my reaction drive my opponents further awayor draw them closer to me? Will my reaction elevate the estimation good people have of me? Will I win or lose?What price will I have to pay if I win? If I am quiet about it, will the disagreement blow over? Is this difficult situationan opportunity for me?"

Decision, Reflection, Thinking, Conflict