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.
My theory is that one needs to be loved completely, unconditionally, and unfettered by parental disapproval, if one is to get happily through life which, after all, presents its own hurdles.
Expressions of disapproval are on a level of vulgarity that cannot be tolerated. The way to express disapproval is to do without applause.
Reproach is shame, blame, disgrace, disapproval and a disrespectful attitude toward yourself. When you're under reproach, your behavior shows it.
Disapproval is a very important factor in all progress. There has really never been any progress without it.
When you look at a Congress that has an 84 percent disapproval rating, that means that for the most part, the people of this country, and certainly California, are looking for new leadership.
You can't be a minority in this society without having someone express disapproval about affirmative action.
I look around me and nowhere do I see a stamp of disapproval with which nature marked a woman's candid brow.
Disapproval of homosexuality cannot justify invading the houses, hearts and minds of citizens who choose to live their lives differently.
But I found that disappointing people is a good thing, because disapproval is freedom.