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Approval Quotes

What approval really means, in other people's words.

These approval quotes look at how consent and validation shape everything from politics to art, echoing the idea of a public act earning a seal of approval. Some lines are wry, others are pointed commentary on national mood.

But presidential approval also became a surrogate measure of national unity and patriotism.

Quotes by Thomas E. Mann

In America, Jefferson noted with approval, women knew their place.

Quotes by Stephen Ambrose

This funding from the National Endowment for the Arts has been like the Good Housekeeping seal of approval.

Quotes by Norm Dicks

Marketing is such a key issue; in fact, the marketing department is often involved in the approval of scripts now.

Quotes by Nicolas Roeg

Act Quotes

If you endorse somebody, it's like a stamp of approval and embracing them.

Quotes by Mac Thornberry

The Web critic relies on his or her readers for attentiveness and approval.

Quotes by Lee Siegel

As much as we thirst for approval we dread condemnation.

Quotes by Hans Selye

I am an approval junkie.

Quotes by Faith Salie

The pursuit of approval usually ends in disaster.

Quotes by Chris Morris

Am Quotes

Congress passed the deeply flawed Patriot Act and authorized the invasion of Iraq. It even gave its retroactive approval to warrantless wiretapping.

Quotes by Andrew Rosenthal

Frequently Asked Questions

What do approval quotes usually talk about?
Most approval quotes here weigh public validation, whether it's a funding seal, a script getting cleared, or a president's standing with voters. They treat approval as something earned and closely watched, not automatic.
Why do people search for quotes about approval?
Readers often want language for moments when validation from others feels important, whether professionally or personally. These quotes offer a mix of institutional and personal takes on being approved of.
Is this collection only about politics?
No. While presidential approval appears, the set also covers arts funding and marketing decisions, so the theme spans culture and business as much as government.
Are these quotes from named public figures?
Yes, the sample lines draw on real remarks from public and historical figures reflecting on approval in their own fields, from entertainment to policy.
How does this page connect to other quote topics?
It pairs naturally with the America and arts quote pages, since several approval quotes touch on national identity and creative funding.

If you enjoy this collection, the America and arts quote pages cover related ground on public opinion and cultural approval.